US20170173434A1 - Hockey puck rebounding device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to ice hockey and, more particularly, to an ice hockey trainer.
- a hockey training device comprises: a first flat sheet comprising a smooth upper surface: and a plurality of elastic bands suspended to the upper surface and each comprising a front surface substantially perpendicular to the flat sheet, wherein the front surface of each of the plurality of elastic bands is facing towards a center portion of the flat sheet.
- a hockey training device comprises: a first flat sheet and a second flat sheet each comprising a smooth upper surface, wherein the first flat sheet and the second flat sheet are connected together by a hinge; and at least one elastic band suspended to the upper surface of the first flat sheet and comprising a front surface substantially perpendicular to the first flat sheet, wherein the front surface of the at least one elastic band is facing towards a center portion of the hockey training device.
- FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a section detail view of the present invention along line 5 - 5 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a section detail view of the present invention along line 6 - 6 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a section detail view along line 8 - 8 in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention includes an ice hockey training aid used to promote and develop essential hockey puck skills such as shooting, passing, and stick handling.
- the present invention eliminates the need for costly ice time to practice individual puck skills.
- the present invention can be used all year round inside or outside increasing the player's practice time to develop essential skills.
- the present invention includes a hockey training device.
- the training device includes a substantially flat first sheet 18 with a smooth upper surface 24 .
- the present invention includes at least one elastic band 34 suspended to the upper surface.
- a first vertical post 40 and a second vertical post 40 may be attached to the first flat sheet 18 so that the elastic band 34 is secured about the first and second vertical posts 40 .
- the elastic band 34 includes a front surface facing towards a center portion of the first flat sheet 18 . Therefore, a puck may be passed towards the elastic band 34 and the elastic band 34 rebounds the puck towards the user.
- the present invention may include a plurality of bands 34 oriented at different angles in order to rebound the puck back to the center portion of the first flat sheet 18 .
- the present invention may include a first elastic band 34 suspended in between a second elastic band 34 and a third elastic band 34 .
- a front surface of the second elastic band 34 and the third elastic band 34 are suspended at an angle relative to the front surface of the first elastic band 34 so that the front surfaces of each of the elastic bands 34 are facing towards the center portion of the flat sheet 18 . Therefore, the user may shoot to the middle, to the left or to the right, and the puck may rebound to the same center portion of the flat sheet 18 .
- the present invention may include a second flat sheet 10 with a smooth upper surface 16 substantially the same as the first flat sheet 18 .
- the second flat sheet 10 may be connected to the first flat sheet 18 by a hinge 28 , and may thereby fold relative to one another into a folded position.
- the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 may each include cutout portions along an edge, forming handles 12 and 20 .
- a connector may releasably connect the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 in a folded position.
- the connector may include a hook and loop fastener 32 attached to the lower surfaces of the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 . Therefore, the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 may be folded about the hinge 28 and the lower surfaces may be attached to one another.
- the handles 12 and 20 may align, and a user may easily transport the folded hockey training device.
- the hinge 28 of the present invention may connect adjacent edges of the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 .
- the hinge 28 may be a polymer hinge 28 .
- the hinge 28 may include a first thick panel attached to the first flat sheet 18 , a second thick panel attached to the second flat sheet 10 , and a thin portion connecting the first thick panel and the second thick panel.
- the first flat sheet 18 may include apertures 22 that align with apertures 30 on the first thick panel
- the second sheet 10 may include apertures 14 that align with apertures 30 on the second thick panel.
- Brass threaded inserts 38 may be within apertures 14 and 22 .
- Fasteners 50 may run through the aligning apertures 30 and inserts 38 , thereby connecting the hinge 28 to the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 .
- the hinge 28 may fold about the thin portion, thereby folding the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 together.
- the first flat sheet 18 and the second flat sheet 10 of the present invention may be made of natural white high density polyethelene plastic sheeting.
- the plastic sheeting provides a smooth upper surface so that the puck may easily glide similar to gliding on ice.
- the dimensions of the plastic sheeting may also vary.
- the plastic sheeting may be, but is not limited to, about 40′′ ⁇ 60′′, 40′′ ⁇ 80′′ or other suitable dimensions.
- the thicknesses may include, but are not limited to, 0.187′′, 0.125′′ or the like.
- the elastic bands 34 may be rubber bands, such as ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) that may be about 1.125 includes wide, about 0.063 inches thick, and having about an eight inch flat front surface.
- the elastic bands 34 may be UV resistant.
- the vertical posts may be made of acetyl plastic.
- the present invention may come in multiple shapes and sizes.
- the flat sheet 52 may include a shorter length, and may not be hingedly connected to another sheet.
- the flat sheet 52 may include a cutout portion 54 for the handle.
- FIG. 10 may include a flat sheet 56 with a longer length, which is also not hingedly connected to another sheet.
- the flat sheet 56 may include a cutout portion 58 for the handle.
- the seamless flat sheets 52 , 56 may include, but are not limited to, the following dimensions, about 40′′ ⁇ 60′′ and about 40′′ ⁇ 80′′.
- the present invention may include a band 34 suspended on opposing sides of the sheet 60 .
- Each side may include a backer plate 66 that has apertures 68 that align with apertures 64 formed through the sheet 60 . Thereby, the backers 66 may be suspended to the sheet 60 through the aligning apertures 64 , 68 via fasteners.
- the sheet 60 may include, but is not limited to, the following dimensions, 30′′ ⁇ 60′′ single band and 30′′ ⁇ 60′′ double band rebounder.
- This training aid eliminates the need for costly ice time to practice individual puck skills. This aid can be used year round inside or outside increasing the player's practice time to develop essential skills.
- the claimed invention differs from what currently exists. Prior to this device, there are no other ice hockey plastic puck skills training aid that fold conveniently in half. This feature makes portability easy, saves on storage space, and reduces shipping costs.
- the puck sliding surface A and B connect together to make up the total surface of the Puck Sliding Surface which folds and unfolds. They are connected on the back side utilizing the Insert, and the hinge screw, and the Poly Hinge.
- the Backer Plate attaches to back side of puck sliding surface A using backer screws and posts.
- the band stretches around 2 posts in 3 separate locations creating 3 separate angled rebounding bands.
- the Fastener Strips place in same mirror image on back of puck sliding surface A and B meeting together holding the board folded in place until ready for use.
- the HDPE natural 3/16′′ Plastic sheet, Elastic EPDM band and poly hinge are included in the present invention.
- the routed hole for carrying handle is optional.
- a hockey player unfolds the training aid and stands next to the device with a hockey stick and puck.
- the player passes the puck into one of three angled rebounding bands which rebounds the puck freely back to the player keeping the puck in motion, like a puck on ice.
- the player then practices stick handling moves like a “Toe Drag” and then shoots the puck into a street hockey goal net using different types of shots, such as a slap shot, snap shot, or wrist shot.
- the present invention includes an ice hockey training aid used to develop hockey puck skills, such as shooting, passing and stick handling is disclosed.
- the present invention is uniquely designed device that folds in half.
- a rebounding system is integrated into the puck sliding surface with three separate angled rebounding bands, which enhances real hockey situations.
- the present invention is engineered utilizing advanced plastic polymer parts, which improves smooth puck sliding performance with a secure and tight mechanism increasing rebounding power.
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A hockey training device is provided. The training device includes a substantially flat sheet with a smooth upper surface. The present invention includes a plurality of elastic band suspended to the upper surface. A first vertical post and a second vertical post may be attached to the flat sheet so that the elastic band is secured about the first and second vertical posts. The elastic band includes a front surface facing towards a center portion of the flat sheet. Therefore, a puck may be passed towards the elastic band and the elastic band rebounds the puck towards the user.
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- This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/980,463, filed Apr. 16, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
- The present invention relates to ice hockey and, more particularly, to an ice hockey trainer.
- Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a puck into their opponent's net to score goals. Hockey training typically occurs in an ice rink. Ice time is expensive and is not always accessible. Stick handling, shooting and passing the puck are essential skills to improve performance while playing ice hockey.
- As can be seen, there is a need for an off the ice training device to improve puck handling skills of a hockey player.
- In one aspect of the present invention, a hockey training device comprises: a first flat sheet comprising a smooth upper surface: and a plurality of elastic bands suspended to the upper surface and each comprising a front surface substantially perpendicular to the flat sheet, wherein the front surface of each of the plurality of elastic bands is facing towards a center portion of the flat sheet.
- In another aspect of the present invention, a hockey training device comprises: a first flat sheet and a second flat sheet each comprising a smooth upper surface, wherein the first flat sheet and the second flat sheet are connected together by a hinge; and at least one elastic band suspended to the upper surface of the first flat sheet and comprising a front surface substantially perpendicular to the first flat sheet, wherein the front surface of the at least one elastic band is facing towards a center portion of the hockey training device.
- These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a folded state; -
FIG. 5 is a section detail view of the present invention along line 5-5 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a section detail view of the present invention along line 6-6 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a section detail view of the present invention demonstrating a live hinge in operation; -
FIG. 8 is a section detail view along line 8-8 inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. - The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
- The present invention includes an ice hockey training aid used to promote and develop essential hockey puck skills such as shooting, passing, and stick handling. The present invention eliminates the need for costly ice time to practice individual puck skills. The present invention can be used all year round inside or outside increasing the player's practice time to develop essential skills.
- The present invention includes a uniquely designed system integrated with three angled rebounding bands that enhances real hockey situations. Engineered utilizing advanced fabricated plastic polymers improves smooth puck sliding performance with a secure and tight mechanism increasing rebounding performance.
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FIGS. 1 through 12 , the present invention includes a hockey training device. The training device includes a substantially flatfirst sheet 18 with a smoothupper surface 24. The present invention includes at least oneelastic band 34 suspended to the upper surface. A firstvertical post 40 and a secondvertical post 40 may be attached to the firstflat sheet 18 so that theelastic band 34 is secured about the first and secondvertical posts 40. Theelastic band 34 includes a front surface facing towards a center portion of the firstflat sheet 18. Therefore, a puck may be passed towards theelastic band 34 and theelastic band 34 rebounds the puck towards the user. - In certain embodiments, the present invention may include a plurality of
bands 34 oriented at different angles in order to rebound the puck back to the center portion of the firstflat sheet 18. For example, the present invention may include a firstelastic band 34 suspended in between a secondelastic band 34 and a thirdelastic band 34. A front surface of the secondelastic band 34 and the thirdelastic band 34 are suspended at an angle relative to the front surface of the firstelastic band 34 so that the front surfaces of each of theelastic bands 34 are facing towards the center portion of theflat sheet 18. Therefore, the user may shoot to the middle, to the left or to the right, and the puck may rebound to the same center portion of theflat sheet 18. - The
vertical posts 40 of the present invention may be mounted to theflat sheet 18 viaapertures fasteners 48. In certain embodiments, the present invention may include abacker plate 44 including a plurality ofapertures 46. Theflat sheet 18 includesapertures 26 that align with theapertures 46 of thebacker plate 44. Thefasteners 48 may run through thealigned apertures vertical posts 40, thereby connecting thebacker plate 44 to a lower surface of the firstflat sheet 18 and thevertical posts 40 to the upper surface of the firstflat sheet 18. In certain embodiments, thevertical posts 40 may includepost flanges 42 extending radially from thepost 40 to prevent thebands 34 from slipping off theposts 40. - In certain embodiments, the present invention may include a second
flat sheet 10 with a smoothupper surface 16 substantially the same as the firstflat sheet 18. The secondflat sheet 10 may be connected to the firstflat sheet 18 by ahinge 28, and may thereby fold relative to one another into a folded position. In certain embodiments, the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10 may each include cutout portions along an edge, forminghandles flat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10 in a folded position. The connector may include a hook andloop fastener 32 attached to the lower surfaces of the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10. Therefore, the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10 may be folded about thehinge 28 and the lower surfaces may be attached to one another. Thehandles - The
hinge 28 of the present invention may connect adjacent edges of the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10. Thehinge 28 may be apolymer hinge 28. In certain embodiments, thehinge 28 may include a first thick panel attached to the firstflat sheet 18, a second thick panel attached to the secondflat sheet 10, and a thin portion connecting the first thick panel and the second thick panel. The firstflat sheet 18 may includeapertures 22 that align withapertures 30 on the first thick panel, and thesecond sheet 10 may includeapertures 14 that align withapertures 30 on the second thick panel. Brass threadedinserts 38 may be withinapertures Fasteners 50 may run through the aligningapertures 30 and inserts 38, thereby connecting thehinge 28 to the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10. Thehinge 28 may fold about the thin portion, thereby folding the firstflat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10 together. - In certain embodiments, the first
flat sheet 18 and the secondflat sheet 10 of the present invention may be made of natural white high density polyethelene plastic sheeting. The plastic sheeting provides a smooth upper surface so that the puck may easily glide similar to gliding on ice. The dimensions of the plastic sheeting may also vary. For example, the plastic sheeting may be, but is not limited to, about 40″×60″, 40″×80″ or other suitable dimensions. The thicknesses may include, but are not limited to, 0.187″, 0.125″ or the like. Theelastic bands 34 may be rubber bands, such as ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) that may be about 1.125 includes wide, about 0.063 inches thick, and having about an eight inch flat front surface. Theelastic bands 34 may be UV resistant. The vertical posts may be made of acetyl plastic. - As illustrated in the Figures, the present invention may come in multiple shapes and sizes. As illustrated in
FIG. 9 , theflat sheet 52 may include a shorter length, and may not be hingedly connected to another sheet. Theflat sheet 52 may include acutout portion 54 for the handle.FIG. 10 may include aflat sheet 56 with a longer length, which is also not hingedly connected to another sheet. Theflat sheet 56 may include acutout portion 58 for the handle. The seamlessflat sheets FIGS. 11 and 12 , the present invention may include aband 34 suspended on opposing sides of thesheet 60. Each side may include abacker plate 66 that hasapertures 68 that align withapertures 64 formed through thesheet 60. Thereby, thebackers 66 may be suspended to thesheet 60 through the aligningapertures sheet 60 may include, but is not limited to, the following dimensions, 30″×60″ single band and 30″×60″ double band rebounder. As stated above, Ice Hockey players have little individual time to develop essential hockey puck skills such as stick handling, passing, and shooting. Regular practices focus on team play rather than individual skill enhancement. The present invention claimed here solves this problem. - This training aid eliminates the need for costly ice time to practice individual puck skills. This aid can be used year round inside or outside increasing the player's practice time to develop essential skills.
- The claimed invention differs from what currently exists. Prior to this device, there are no other ice hockey plastic puck skills training aid that fold conveniently in half. This feature makes portability easy, saves on storage space, and reduces shipping costs.
- This aid comes fully assembled and ready to use. Other devices require various assembly options and sourcing of required parts causing inconsistencies and poor performance. Needed adjustments are required to maintain performance.
- Uniquely designed system, integrated with three separate angled rebounding bands incorporated in the (Puck Sliding Surface) enhances real hockey situations. Advanced plastic polymers improve smooth puck sliding performance with secure tight mechanism increasing rebounding power.
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- 1. Puck Sliding Surface A—Natural High Density Polyethylene Plastic sheet 3/16″ thick×40″×40″. 6 Drilled holes 3/16″ in diameter in a particular pattern to match up with the same pattern as a Backer Plate for attaching rebounding system. 6 drilled holes 0.261″diameter used to attach poly hinge. Router hole for handle 1″×4½″ matches up exactly to routed hole on Puck Sliding Surface B when board is folded making a handle.
- 2. Puck Sliding Surface B—Natural High Density Polyethylene plastic sheet 3/16″ thick×40″×40″×3/16″ thick. 6 drilled holes diameter 0.0261″. Drilled holes are for attaching poly hinge.
- 3. Backer Plate—Lexan polycarbonate plastic ¼ thick×4¾″×40″. 6 drilled and counter sunk holes for attaching rebounder system. All 4 corners 1″ radius. 4.
- 4. Post—6 Natural acetyl plastic commonly called Delrin. 1″×1 1/8″ length. Drilled and tapped on
bottom side 10/32″ thread. - 5. Band—EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, 8″ flat length×1¼ wide×0.063″wall.
- 6. Insert—Brass Press-Fit Insert. 10-32 inch internal Thread, 3/16″.
- 7. Backer Screw—Machine Flat Head Screw 10-32″thread×1″ length.
- 8. Poly Hinge—Black Polypropylene UV resistant 1½″ wide33 40″ long×1/10″ thick.
- 9. Fasteners Strips—Velcro strips ¾″×3″.
- 10. Hinge Screw—
Machine Flat Head 10/32″ thread×¼″ length.
- The puck sliding surface A and B connect together to make up the total surface of the Puck Sliding Surface which folds and unfolds. They are connected on the back side utilizing the Insert, and the hinge screw, and the Poly Hinge. The Backer Plate attaches to back side of puck sliding surface A using backer screws and posts. The band stretches around 2 posts in 3 separate locations creating 3 separate angled rebounding bands. The Fastener Strips place in same mirror image on back of puck sliding surface A and B meeting together holding the board folded in place until ready for use.
- With the use of a High Density Polyethylene Plastic sheet which has a low coefficient of friction and an EPDM elastic band. The puck is passed into the rebounding bands which makes the puck slide freely back to the player. This action simulates real hockey situations without using real ice. The Puck Sliding Surface protects expensive hockey stick from rough surfaces such as a driveway.
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- 1. Using 3/16″ thick Natural HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) each Plastic sheet puck sliding surface A and B is cut to size 40″×40″.
- 2. 6 drilled thru holes with diameter of 0.261″ in each puck sliding surface A and B. The pattern and position of the holes are in the same place on both parts. Brass Inserts are press fitted in the 12
holes 6 on each side. - 3. Poly Hinge is cut to
length 40″. 12 drilled countered sunkholes 6 on each side of hinge. Using the Hinge Screw to connect Poly Hinge to back side of puck sliding surface A and B connecting both parts together. - 4. Puck sliding surface A Has additional 6 drilled thru holes diameter 0.261″ used to attached the Backer Plate which has the same hole pattern.
- 5. The Backer Plate, Lexan (Polycarbonate) Plastic sheet ¼″ thick cut to size 40″×4.75″. 6 counter sunk drilled thru holes 0.196″ diameter. Hole pattern the same as puck sliding surface A. All 4 corners have 1″ radius.
- 6. Acetal Plastic natural 1″ diameter rod. (Commonly called Delrin) is CNC machined into post drilled and tapped with 10/32″ screw thread.
- 7. Using the Screws that are used to assemble the backer plate to puck sliding surface A and the Post in a secure tight fashion.
- 8. Velcro® Strips are applied, pressure sensitive in the same position on both puck sliding surface A and B below the handle hole.
- The HDPE natural 3/16″ Plastic sheet, Elastic EPDM band and poly hinge are included in the present invention. The routed hole for carrying handle is optional. By adding elastic EPDM bands to both ends of the Training Aid the player could pass in both directions using forehand and back handed stick handling motions. Not able to interchange or reconfigure to achieve same results.
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- A hockey player unfolds the training aid and stands next to the device with a hockey stick and puck. The player passes the puck into one of three angled rebounding bands which rebounds the puck freely back to the player keeping the puck in motion, like a puck on ice. The player then practices stick handling moves like a “Toe Drag” and then shoots the puck into a street hockey goal net using different types of shots, such as a slap shot, snap shot, or wrist shot.
- The present invention includes an ice hockey training aid used to develop hockey puck skills, such as shooting, passing and stick handling is disclosed. The present invention is uniquely designed device that folds in half. A rebounding system is integrated into the puck sliding surface with three separate angled rebounding bands, which enhances real hockey situations. The present invention is engineered utilizing advanced plastic polymer parts, which improves smooth puck sliding performance with a secure and tight mechanism increasing rebounding power.
- It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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1) A hockey training device comprising:
a substantially flat first sheet;
a substantially flat second sheet;
a first and second post extending from at least one of the first sheet and the second sheet;
wherein the first sheet and second sheet are connected together by a hinge; and
wherein the hinge is formed having a first thick panel attached to a bottom surface of the first sheet, a second thick panel attached to a bottom surface of the second sheet, and a thin portion connecting the first thick panel and second thick panel, the thin portion having a thickness less than a thickness of the first thick panel and a thickness of the second thick panel, wherein the first thick panel and second thick panel are movable about the thin portion.
2) The hockey training device of claim 1 wherein the first sheet further defines a plurality of apertures aligned with a plurality of apertures of the first thick panel, a threaded insert positioned within each of the plurality of apertures of the first sheet and first thick panel.
3) The hockey training device of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of fasteners, one of the plurality of fasteners passing through each of the threaded inserts, the fasteners connecting the first sheet to the first thick panel.
4) The hockey training device of claim 3 wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is threadedly connected to the threaded insert.
5) The hockey training device of claim 2 wherein the threaded insert is flush with a top surface of the first sheet.
6) The hockey training device of claim 2 wherein the threaded insert is recessed from a top surface of the first sheet.
7) The hockey training device of claim 1 wherein the first thick panel and second thick panel are movable about the thin portion by a folding of the think portion.
8) The hockey training device of claim 1 wherein the first sheet further comprises a handle aperture, wherein the second sheet further comprises a handle aperture, and wherein, when in a folded position, the first sheet handle aperture is aligned with the second sheet handle aperture.
9) The hockey training device of claim 1 wherein at least one of the first and second post comprises a flange extending radially outward from a top.
10) The hockey training device of claim 1 wherein each of the first and second post comprises a flange extending radially outward from a top.
11) The hockey training device of claim 1 further comprising an elastic band attached to one of the first sheet and the second sheet, the elastic band secured about the first and second post.
12) The hockey training device of claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of elastic bands, one of the plurality of elastic bands attached to one of a plurality of pairs of vertical posts extending from one of the first sheet and the second sheet.
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