WO2018002867A1

WO2018002867A1 - Intersectional impact training tools

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Publication number: WO2018002867A1
Application number: PCT/IB2017/053907
Authority: WO
Inventors: Akshaya PANDIT
Original assignee: Pandit Akshaya
Priority date: 2016-06-29
Filing date: 2017-06-29
Publication date: 2018-01-04
Also published as: US20210228965A1

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to intersectional impact training tools. Aspects of the present disclosure provide attachable intersection impact training tools, which can be attached to sport implements to enable the user to observe and practice intersectional impact. In an exemplary implementation, the training tool can include clips/clamp, which can be fixed with a sport implement, a stiff wire that can hold a ball at centre surface away of the sport implement. The training tool can be attached with sport implement so as to enable a player to practice a particular punching action/technique for multiple sports, for example, forward and backward intersectional movement or forward and forward inline movement, or side movement. The proposed training tools use universal biomechanical techniques that resolve health issues and provide positive results in sports and physiotherapy.

Description

INTERSECTIONAL IMPACT TRAINING TOOLS

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to sports training tools. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to attachable intersectional impact training tools.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Systems, methods and devices for physical development of human beings and training them for developing their skills in various sports are well known. These work on principles and knowledge of body structure and its movements in defined patterns and fashions in order train for specific energy flow/manipulation and body movements.

[0004] Some devices include punching bags, exercise boards, weight lifting machines, bench bars, dumbbells etc. All these, however, do not emphasis upon particular ways of movement and applying force in specific amounts and directions to achieve specific results which are critical in many sports, particularly sports played with a ball such as tennis, golf, lawn tennis, cricket etc.

[0005] Also, present devices do not provide for guiding various body actions in defined directions and defined pathways, neither do they allow for data collection during actual body movements for analysis, training and comparison purposes.

[0006] Further, due to variable and untrained use of different limbs consequent to incorrect ways of playing games or stretching/exercising or simply due to unresolved injuries, changes and errors occur in the alignment/proportionality of the human body. Such changes and errors can affect personal efficiency of sportsmen at various levels that becomes all the more critical for a player targeting professional level skills where small mistakes can lead to huge setbacks.

[0007] Practice of intersectional impact, that is based on a particular punching action taken along with foot orientation signs/ techniques in any sports, for example tennis, cricket, golf etc. is very important. The particular punching action taken along with foot orientation provides higher average positive results along with resolving many health performance or progression issues related to sports. A good understanding and training of intersectional impact improves overall training and progression of a player for a particular sport. Object of understanding the intersectional impact is to develop understanding of application of force/energy along with body conditioning. Due complexity and non-intuitive nature, understanding or articulating the intersectional impacts is difficult and hence training the player for such impacts become difficult.

[0008] Hence there is a requirement in the art for a correct and easily teachable or learning way with corresponding techniques, correcting general principles and tools that enable people to correctly position them and apply force accordingly so as to achieve optimum results for the sports they are playing or training for. Tools are required for enabling a player to understand the intersectional impact and practice the game accordingly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0010] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0011] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention. [0012] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Marcus groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0013] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide tools for systematic training and/or research of various sports equipments and techniques.

[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide intersectional impact tools for systematic training and/or research of sports techniques to enhance performance of a player.

[0015] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide collect and provide data related to various movements in a sports technique to the player.

[0016] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system for simulation and computation of the collected data for sports analysis, virtual reality and gaming improvements in a computational reference or general manner.

[0017] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide cost efficient intersectional impact tools to provide training to the player.

[0018] Another object of the present disclosure is to allow correct loading of arm of the player, or a fitness practitioner.

[0019] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide various types of sports based toys to enhance productivity and knowledge of children.

[0020] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide details about various movements that can be provided to a sports element in a particular type of sport.

[0021] Another object of the present disclosure is to utilize various data collection devices to collect and transmit data to a computing device or to the player.

[0022] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Aspects of the present invention relates to attachable intersectional impact training tools. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an intersectional impact tool attachable/detachable to a training/research sports equipment, the intersectional impact tool includes an adjustable frame of the tool including two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports.

[0024] In an aspect, the adjustable frame is installed at different angular positions on the training/research sports equipment, and sliding motion of the tool is allowed without requiring detachment of the tool.

[0025] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a training/research sports equipment including an adjustable frame that includes two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights for hitting areas/impact zones of the training/research sports equipment, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports, wherein the adjustable frame is configured within a groove available on the training/research sports equipment.

[0026] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a training/research sports equipment including a frame that includes one or more sticks that pass through one or more sports elements such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle, wherein the one or more sticks are installed in such a way that both ends of the one or more sticks are connected to the sports equipment such that the one or more sports elements move freely.

[0027] In an aspect, the one or more sticks that are passed through the one or more sports elements are installed within hitting area/impact zone of the sports equipment, wherein the one or more sticks are adjustable and achieve different angular positions of impact on the sports equipment.

[0028] In an aspect, a plurality of guiding markings are provided to the sports equipment that denotes various angular positions of the one or more sticks to learn various types of impact creation.

[0029] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a replaceable and/or installable gripping apparatus including a base that is installable over core structure of a sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment, wherein the gripping apparatus includes a gripping profile including, but not limited to, any or a combination of traditional, convex, concave, waveform, hexagonal, octagonal or taper profile, wherein replacement of the gripping apparatus allows different sized grips/handles to be replaced over the core structure upon which the grip apparatus is installed, wherein thickness the gripping apparatus is varied as per requirement of a user using the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment.

[0030] In an aspect, the base is selected as per the gripping profile of the gripping apparatus, and the base is connected with the gripping apparatus by a connecting means such as, but not limited to, clamping mechanism, snap and lock mechanism, and pin and slot mechanism.

[0031] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a plurality of data collection devices such as, but not limited to, sensors, transmitters, and receivers configured with a sports equipment, a user or at a certain location, wherein the plurality of data collection devices collect general, analytical, mathematical, scientific and geometrical data related to various variables of sporting actions that are processed either generally or at various reference points, and compute the collected data either generally or at various reference points, wherein one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as master data collection devices, and one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as slave data collection devices.

[0032] In an aspect, interaction of the master data collection devices and slave data collection devices produces a sensory response such as, but not limited to, vibrational response and/or sonic response, and the data collection devices transmit real-time data to a computing device that process the real-time data to generate a real-time response.

[0033] In an aspect, the data collection devices have directional/speed sensitive capability and an adjustable dynamic range, and the data collection devices are configured for various applications/installations such as, but not limited to, playing field, net, stand, ball machine, and wickets.

[0034] In an aspect, the data collection devices wirelessly transmit data to a monitoring station that shows the data to a user in a simulated manner, and the monitoring station is a processing and simulation unit such as but not limited to, a computing device, a ball machine, a virtual reality/gaming application.

[0035] In an aspect, a master data collection device responds to a disruption in its sensory pathway/dynamic range and sends a transmission to one or more slave data collection devices that responds accordingly, and the data collection devices generally or with respect to reference points collect, compute, and simulate a change in any movement, force, and/or directional variables.

[0036] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an intersectional impact tool including one or more bases/stands with adjustable height, wherein the plurality of stands are connected to a soft tip that is passed either partially or fully through a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, a football, and a shuttle, wherein the intersectional impact tool is configured to analyze intersectional impact such as for training and research purposes, wherein coupling of the soft tip and the sports element allows free or adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis when a force is applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element.

[0037] In an aspect, one or more hands are connected to the sports element at one end and to one or more stands at other end, wherein the one or more hands are adjustable and/or responsive to the force applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element so as to present the sport element at various heights and/or for various axes.

[0038] In an aspect, height of the one or more hands is adjustable with each successive rotation of the sports element such that its height is increased or decreased in response to force applied to the sports element, and length of the one or more hands is adjustable such that length of the one or more hands is increased or decreased as per requirement of a user.

[0039] In an aspect, adjustable resistance based movement of the sport element about an axis is restrained by using a resistive element such as, but not limited to, an elastic member, a fixed member, a mechanical coupling, or one or more mechanical loads, and the adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis allows either a complete rotation of the sports element or a front back rocking/swinging motion to the sports element.

[0040] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a foot mat including one or more markings/embossing and/or an arrangement of markings such that the one or more markings provide any or a combination of foot positions such as, but not limited to, V shape position, inverted V shape position, Parallel foot position, open foot position, closed foot position, and centred foot position to a user, wherein the one or more markings are coded or marked as per the foot positions. In an aspect, the foot mat is made of non-slip material.

[0041] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a coupling of a pole and a ball, wherein the ball is operatively coupled within a housing that includes a plurality of guide ways on at least one surface to allow the pole to move in the plurality of guide ways. In an aspect, the housing is installable on various surfaces such as, but not limited to, grills and/or railings of cricket ground, tennis court, and football field. Further, coupling of the ball within the housing provides variable resistance to movement of the pole. The plurality of guide ways allows more than one directional movement of the pole.

[0042] In an aspect, the variable resistance is provided by a constraining means such as, but not limited to, a spring mechanism that is configured within the housing that provides tensile and compressive stress to the ball to constrain movement of the pole.

[0043] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an ergonomic/health pillow of larger than normal size to straighten back of a user by accommodating legs of the user such that the legs of the user are raised so as to straighten the back of the user while lying down, wherein the pillow includes of two slots that accommodate the legs of the user.

[0044] In an aspect, height and width of the pillow is large as compared to a normal pillow, and the pillow is filled with a substance such as but not limited to, air, water, thermocol, or cotton yarn.

[0045] In an aspect, the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment is scaled/designed/adapted in the form of a toy.

[0046] In an aspect, the stick passed through the sports element and the one or more hands connected to the sports element are interchangeable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. IB to 1C illustrates the exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool attached with a racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary attachable intersection impact training tool 202 of semi-circular shape in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG. 2B to 2C illustrates exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 202 having stiff wire 206 of semi-circular profile in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool that can be attached with a racquet and moved along the profile of frame of racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplar racquet having handle with convex profile 402 for griping in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary racquet having handle with concave profile 452 for better gripping, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0054] FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary placements of sensor at racquet for mirroring force and direction impact on the racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] FIG. 6 illustrates an attachable intersectional impact training tool attached with a gold stick for a particular training stroke in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 702 attached with a cricket bat in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] FIG. 8A illustrates an exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 800 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] FIG. 8B illustrates another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 830 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] FIG. 8C illustrates another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 860 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] FIG. 8D illustrates another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 880 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary representation of a foot mat with markings in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary representation of coupling of a pole and a ball 1000 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] FIG. 11A and 11B illustrate exemplary representation of ergonomic pillow in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0065] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0066] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0067] The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for physical development of human beings, and more particularly to training tools for sports. Training tools are provided to enable a player to understand intersectional impact and practice the intersectional impacts, in principle. These tools are being provided to ensure that the original principles are not diluted, thus resolving the issue of non-intuitive practice/learning and for better understanding of general overall principles.

[0068] Aspects of the present invention relates to attachable intersectional impact training tools. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an intersectional impact tool attachable/detachable to a training/research sports equipment, the intersectional impact tool includes an adjustable frame of the tool including two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports.

[0069] In an aspect, the adjustable frame is installed at different angular positions on the training/research sports equipment, and sliding motion of the tool is allowed without requiring detachment of the tool.

[0070] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a training/research sports equipment including an adjustable frame that includes two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights for hitting areas/impact zones of the training/research sports equipment, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports, wherein the adjustable frame is configured within a groove available on the training/research sports equipment.

[0071] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a training/research sports equipment including a frame that includes one or more sticks that pass through one or more sports elements such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle, wherein the one or more sticks are installed in such a way that both ends of the one or more sticks are connected to the sports equipment such that the one or more sports elements move freely.

[0072] In an aspect, the one or more sticks that are passed through the one or more sports elements are installed within hitting area/impact zone of the sports equipment, wherein the one or more sticks are adjustable and achieve different angular positions of impact on the sports equipment.

[0073] In an aspect, a plurality of guiding markings are provided to the sports equipment that denotes various angular positions of the one or more sticks to learn various types of impact creation.

[0074] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a replaceable and/or installable gripping apparatus including a base that is installable over core structure of a sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment, wherein the gripping apparatus includes a gripping profile including, but not limited to, any or a combination of traditional, convex, concave, waveform, hexagonal, octagonal or taper profile, wherein replacement of the gripping apparatus allows different sized grips/handles to be replaced over the core structure upon which the grip apparatus is installed, wherein thickness the gripping apparatus is varied as per requirement of a user using the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment.

[0075] In an aspect, the base is selected as per the gripping profile of the gripping apparatus, and the base is connected with the gripping apparatus by a connecting means such as, but not limited to, clamping mechanism, snap and lock mechanism, and pin and slot mechanism.

[0076] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a plurality of data collection devices such as, but not limited to, sensors, transmitters, and receivers configured with a sports equipment, a user or at a certain location, wherein the plurality of data collection devices collect general, analytical, mathematical, scientific and geometrical data related to various variables of sporting actions that are processed either generally or at various reference points, and compute the collected data either generally or at various reference points, wherein one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as master data collection devices, and one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as slave data collection devices.

[0077] In an aspect, interaction of the master data collection devices and slave data collection devices produces a sensory response such as, but not limited to, vibrational response and/or sonic response, and the data collection devices transmit real-time data to a computing device that process the real-time data to generate a real-time response. [0078] In an aspect, the data collection devices have directional/speed sensitive capability and an adjustable dynamic range, and the data collection devices are configured for various applications/installations such as, but not limited to, playing field, net, stand, ball machine, and wickets.

[0079] In an aspect, the data collection devices wirelessly transmit data to a monitoring station that shows the data to a user in a simulated manner, and the monitoring station is a processing and simulation unit such as but not limited to, a computing device, a ball machine, a virtual reality/gaming application.

[0080] In an aspect, a master data collection device responds to a disruption in its sensory pathway/dynamic range and sends a transmission to one or more slave data collection devices that responds accordingly, and the data collection devices generally or with respect to reference points collect, compute, and simulate a change in any movement, force, and/or directional variables.

[0081] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an intersectional impact tool including one or more bases/stands with adjustable height, wherein the plurality of stands are connected to a soft tip that is passed either partially or fully through a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, a football, and a shuttle, wherein the intersectional impact tool is configured to analyze intersectional impact such as for training and research purposes, wherein coupling of the soft tip and the sports element allows free or adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis when a force is applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element.

[0082] In an aspect, one or more hands are connected to the sports element at one end and to one or more stands at other end, wherein the one or more hands are adjustable and/or responsive to the force applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element so as to present the sport element at various heights and/or for various axes.

[0083] In an aspect, height of the one or more hands is adjustable with each successive rotation of the sports element such that its height is increased or decreased in response to force applied to the sports element, and length of the one or more hands is adjustable such that length of the one or more hands is increased or decreased as per requirement of a user.

[0084] In an aspect, adjustable resistance based movement of the sport element about an axis is restrained by using a resistive element such as, but not limited to, an elastic member, a fixed member, a mechanical coupling, or one or more mechanical loads, and the adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis allows either a complete rotation of the sports element or a front back rocking/swinging motion to the sports element. [0085] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a foot mat including one or more markings/embossing and/or an arrangement of markings such that the one or more markings provide any or a combination of foot positions such as, but not limited to, V shape position, inverted V shape position, Parallel foot position, open foot position, closed foot position, and centred foot position to a user, wherein the one or more markings are coded or marked as per the foot positions. In an aspect, the foot mat is made of non-slip material.

[0086] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a coupling of a pole and a ball, wherein the ball is operatively coupled within a housing that includes a plurality of guide ways on at least one surface to allow the pole to move in the plurality of guide ways. In an aspect, the housing is installable on various surfaces such as, but not limited to, grills and/or railings of cricket ground, tennis court, and football field. Further, coupling of the ball within the housing provides variable resistance to movement of the pole. The plurality of guide ways allows more than one directional movement of the pole.

[0087] In an aspect, the variable resistance is provided by a constraining means such as, but not limited to, a spring mechanism that is configured within the housing that provides tensile and compressive stress to the ball to constrain movement of the pole.

[0088] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an ergonomic/health pillow of larger than normal size to straighten back of a user by accommodating legs of the user such that the legs of the user are raised so as to straighten the back of the user while lying down, wherein the pillow includes of two slots that accommodate the legs of the user.

[0089] In an aspect, height and width of the pillow is large as compared to a normal pillow, and the pillow is filled with a substance such as but not limited to, air, water, thermocol, or cotton yarn.

[0090] In an aspect, the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment is scaled/designed/adapted in the form of a toy.

[0091] In an aspect, the stick passed through the sports element and the one or more hands connected to the sports element are interchangeable and can be interchangeably used to provide the user convenience to use the stick passed through the sports element configuration with the intersectional impact tool.

[0092] FIG. 1 A illustrates an exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B-1C illustrates the exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool attached with a racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1A, an attachable and detachable intersectional impact training tool 102 can be attached to a racquetl 10, which can be tennis racquet for example, to enable a player to practice a particular punching action/technique/motion taken along with foot orientation signs/ techniques in a sport, for example tennis. In an exemplary implementation, the training tool 102 can include clips, for example clip 104a and clip 104b, a stiff wire 106 (which can also be a resistance band type of material) that can hold a ball 108 at the centre away from strings of the racquet 110. The training tool 102 can be attached with racquet 110 so as to enable a player to practice a particular punching action/technique, for example forward and backward intersectional movement or forward and forward inline movement, or side movement. Adjustable clip 104a and clip 104b can be attached at opposite end of the racquet 110. Clips 104a-b can be detached from the racquetl lO and attached at other position as shown in FIG. 1C. As shown in FIG. IB and FIG. 1C, the training tool 102 can be of v shape having ball attached near top of the V. In an exemplary implementation, the training tool 102 can be of different shapes, for example semi-circular or oval as shown in FIG. 2A, 2B and FIG. 2C.

[0093] The training tool 102 enables a user to understand the effect of the of the applied force or movement by the player upon the ball and its direction being imparted by the sports implement by allowing the ball 110 to move or pivot according to such force and its direction in accordance to technique applied. The tool 102 can allow for pivoting of the ball 108to be done from different points and various directions, due to adjustability.

[0094] Further, the frame of the tool 102 can be made adjustable; using which various angles of force can be tried/ experienced or experimented with.

[0095] The tool 102 can be configured in such a fashion so as to hold different balls of different weights and sizes in its concave surface in accordance with the sports implement it is affixed to.

[0096] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary attachable intersection impact training tool 202 of semi-circular shape in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B - 2C illustrates exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 202 having stiff wire 206 of semicircular profile in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2A, the training tool 202 may have two clips, clip 204a and clip 204b, that can be attached at diagonally/across opposite ends of racquet 210. In different implementation, length of the stiff wire 206 can be adjusted. Once the tool 202 is attached with racquet 210, the movement of racquet 210 will enable pivotal movement of the wire 206 and ball 208attached. To practice forward and backward intersectional movement, a player will hold the racquet 210 with its frame in upright direction. By holding racquet 210, where the racquet frame is facing upward direction, when the player moves his/her hand in forward direction the wire 206 and ball 208 will pivot and move in angular direction forward towards net, hitting the string of racquet around sweet spot. In exemplary implementations, ball 108 and ball 208 can be of different weights and of different sizes.

[0097] FIG. 3 A illustrates an exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool that can be attached with racquet moved along the profile of frame of racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the attachable intersection impact training tool 302 can be attached with racquet 308 using clip 304a and clip 304b. In an exemplary implementation, the clips 304a-b can include an arrangement that enables sliding movement of racquet over/around frame 306 of racquet to adjust the position of the tool 302 over the racquet 308 without requiring detachment of the tool 302 from the racquet 208to adjust its position. For practicing different pitching actions the tool 302 can be moved along the frame 306 of the racquet 306.

[0098] In an embodiment, a special purpose training racquet can be made that can have components of similar nature to attachable intersectional impact training tools described above. In an exemplary implementation, instead of having a detachable intersection impact training tool, the practice racquet or the like can include a stiff wire of semicircular profile or v shape profile or other shaped profile, having a ball attached at its centre for enabling the training/ practi ce/1 earning/ research .

[0099] In an aspect, FIG. 3B illustrates an adjustable stick 352 that can pass through a ball 354 that can be installed within a sports equipment frame 356 so as to allow the adjustable stick 352 to be positioned at different angular positions having the ability to be placed at various angles within hitting area/impact zone 358 of the sports equipment 356. This could be implemented such that the stick 352 that passes through the ball 354 can be installed angularly or free moving so as to learn various pathways of force for impact.

[00100] In an exemplary implementation, for enabling different gripping/holding by a player, handle of racquets can have convex or concave profile. FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplary racquet having handle with convex profile 402 for griping in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary racquet having handle with concave profile 452 for possible better gripping, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The handle can include standard grip patterns as well.

[00101] In an aspect, the grip 402 and/or 452 can be replaceable, wherein the replaceable grip 402 and/or 452 can be placed over core structure of the sports equipment (illustrated as a racquet in FIG. 4A), with variable base 404 and 454 for customizing gripping and same prior art can be applied as is or made tapered/hexagonal as traditionally done, or convex, concave or wave like surface so as to allow grips of products to be customized, thus, achieving a thinner grip for playing. The grip 402 and/or 452 can be made replaceable for various sizes of core structure of the sports equipment. The replacement of the structure of the grip 402 and/or 452 could allow for different sized grips to be replaced over the structure upon which the replaceable grip 402 and/or 452 is installed. The grip 402 and/or 452 could then have any or a combination of concave/convex/wave-like/hexagonal/tapered shaped grip options. Thus, handles and grips 402 and/or 452 could be made replaceable to suit the users of various sports/training/physiotherapy uses.

[00102] In an exemplary implementation, to better understand impact of applied force and direction on the ball by a player, impact/motion/timing/speed/sensing/receiving sensors, can be attached with the racquet. FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary placements of sensors at sports equipment for instance racquet neck/handle/grip for mirroring force impact on the racquet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an exemplary implementation,

V profile connecting neck on the racquet with ring of the racquet can have a sensor 502a attached at one side of the V profile, and another sensor 502b attached at other side of the V profile. In an exemplary implementation, another sensor 502c can also be suspended in between the V profile with help of a suitable wire or tensile rubber or as best suited. In an alternative implementation, a sensor 502d can be attached at a point on below or in parting of

V shape profile. In an exemplary implementation, sensors 502a-d can all be placed on the racquet 504 for better understanding of the force and impact. In an exemplary implementation, sensors 502a-d can wirelessly transmit the data to a monitoring station, which can show those data in simulated manner to the player. In an exemplar implementation, frames 504 and handle 506 of the racket can be hollow. In different implementation, sand or water or other like matter can be placed inside the hollow to increase or to adjust the weight of the racket or to test flow. This can be done for various requirements.

[00103] In other exemplary embodiments, the sensors 502a-d can be at any corner of the V or on any of its legs, at any point or length where the "V" spreads out towards the frame of the racquet, or in any other area/zone of the racquet, for example, the zones opposite to those elaborated above, as illustrated in FIG. 5. Similarly data devices for multiple sports can be made. Further, a different type of data device that could be speed/direction /etc sensitive could be installed upon user, equipment, or sports area, for instance, a tennis net or baseline of a court. In an aspect, the data device can respond to another data device that sends a signal to an installed device so as to allow for a response to be triggered when the data device receives a signal due to its sensory pathway/dynamic being disrupted due to a travelling player, or ball. In an aspect, multiple receivers can be used and each equipment could serve as a transmitter receiver.

[00104] In an aspect, the sensors 502 can detect and measure the force and its direction being transferred by the sports implement. Consequent to a force being put by the player on to the sports implement by any means, say, for example, using the handle of the sports implement can be sensed. Such data can be collected and used for training purposes. In another embodiment, such data can also be fed to a ball machine that can through the balls adaptively based on the sensed data. In another aspect the sensors 502 can also detect and measure the effect of the force and its direction on to the ball. Such data can be collected and used for training purposes. The data can also include pathways of player action and speed. The sensor can be made for various other sports equipments where such data collection devices have not existed before for stand alone /attachable versions. This data can be used for research than can be applied to products for their customisation or general development and used for gaming/virtual reality etc. The data can be referenced to tempos or timing of action based upon efficient pathways of force as achieved for various sports, so as to also provide a reference and make data comparable. Such a reference based data collection, especially for standalone devices adapted for various sports has most probably not existed before, either as part of the integrated or attachable data collection devices. The data collection devices can have one or more connectivity or communication capability for data transfer. The data devices are to be made adaptable to withstand impact of real world application.

[00105] In an aspect, a plurality of data collection devices 502a-502d such as, but not limited to, sensors, transmitters, and receivers can be configured with a sports equipment, a user or at a certain location, wherein the plurality of data collection devices collect general, analytical, mathematical, scientific and geometrical data related to various variables of sporting actions that are processed either generally or at various reference points, and compute the collected data either generally or at various reference points, and wherein one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as master data collection devices, and one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as slave data collection devices.

[00106] In an aspect, interaction of the master data collection devices and slave data collection devices produces a sensory response such as, but not limited to, vibrational response and/or sonic response, wherein the data collection devices either wirelessly or traditionally transmit real-time data to a computing device that process the real-time data to generate a real-time response, and wherein the data collection devices have directional/speed sensitive capability and an adjustable dynamic range. In addition, the data collection devices are configured for various applications/installations such as, but not limited to, playing field, net, stand, ball machine, and wickets.

[00107] In an aspect, a master data collection device responds to a disruption in its sensory pathway/dynamic range and sends a transmission to one or more slave data collection devices that responds accordingly, wherein the data collection devices generally or with respect to reference points collect, compute, and simulate a change in any movement, force, and/or directional variables.

[00108] In an aspect, the data devices can be programmed so as to provide training lessons to one or more users via being connected to ball machines, and manage training session of the users.

[00109] FIG. 6 illustrates an attachable intersectional impact training tool attached with a golf stick for a particular training stroke in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6, an attachable intersection impact training tool 602 can be attached with golf stick 604. The training tool 602 may have clip 606a that can be attached at one side of golf stick head 608 and another clip 606b that can be attached with another side of the golf stick head 608.

[00110] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary attachable intersectional impact training tool 702 attached with a cricket bat in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an exemplary implementation, the training tool 702 can be attached with along the width of the bat 704 (as shown in FIG. 7) or along the height of the bat.

[00111] Though the embodiments have been explained with reference tennis racquet, golf stick and cricket bat, one can appreciate that the appropriate attachable intersection training tool using the design on present disclosure can be developed for any sports implement.

[00112] In an exemplary implementation, the attachable or detachable training tools can be attached/de-attached to/with sport implement, for example a tennis racquet, table tennis bat, golf stick, cricket bat etc. The tools can enable demonstration of the movement of force, while allowing it to move or pivot along with the motion of the player.

[00113] In an exemplary embodiment, the sports implement itself could be made with a device as disclosed above, the device being permanently a part of the sports implement rather than being attachable. In another embodiment, the moveable/pivotable ball also can be part of the sports implement itself. [00114] In different implementations, the sports implement can have an adjustable length as well as adjustments for other variables while the moveable/pivotable ball could be fixed or adjustable or made angular adjustable or even fixed on strings.

[00115] FIG. 8 A illustrates an exemplary stand based intersectional impact training tool 800 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8A, the tool 800 includes a base 802 , height of which can be adjustable, tip 804 of the stand, a hand 814 extending from the tip 804 to hold a ball 806. In an exemplary implementation, the ball 806 can be held from both side of "C" shape holding arrangement 812 to enable free movement of the ball around the axis when a force is applied on the ball 806. In an exemplary implementation, the ball can have at-least one outward projected soft tip 810 (Soft rod which is flexible yet firm, for example a rubber or foam made rod, sufficient to turn the ball even with resistance) on which the player will hit during practice to turn the ball. In an exemplary implementation, turning of the ball can be resistance based. In an exemplary implementation, when the player hits the outward projected soft tip 810 the ball moves in the direction in which force is applied by the player. In an exemplary implementation, the arm 814 or the "C" shape holding arrangement 812 can be adjusted to enable movement of the ball around a virtual vertical axis or around a virtual horizontal axis. In an exemplary implementation, the "C" shape holding arrangement can hold the ball from sides and in another implementation, the "C" shape holding arrangement can hold the ball from up and bottom. The arm can be adjusted from elbow position as well.

[00116] FIG. 8B illustrates another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 830 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8B the tool 830 includes a stand 832, height of which is adjustable, and a holding hand 834 to hold a ball 836. The ball 836 may have at-least one outward projected soft tip 838 (Soft rod which is flexible yet firm, for example a rubber or foam made rod, sufficient to turn the ball even with resistance) on which the player will hit during practice. Different types of resistances could be used for different goal achievements and these could be either mechanical or non- mechanical.

[00117] FIG. 8C illustrate another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 860 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8C, the training tool 860 can include a stand 862,height of which can be adjustable, a holding frame 864, and a ball holding hand 866 for holding the ball 868. In an exemplary implementation, the ball 868 can again have at-least one outward projected soft tip 870 (Soft rod which is flexible yet firm, for example a rubber or foam made rod, sufficient to turn the ball even with resistance) on which the player will hit during practice, In an exemplary implementation, the ball holding hand 866 can be adjusted over the holding frame 864 for adjusting the direction of ball movement. In an exemplary implementation, the holding frame 864 itself can be adjusted so as to enable the player to practice different actions. In an exemplary implementation, the ball 868 can be held by the ball holding hand 866 to enable the movement of ball along the virtual vertical axis and the ball 868 can be held by the ball holding hand 866 to enable the movement of the ball 868 along the virtual horizontal axis. In a further advancement of design of the stand, the stand can be made capable by any means to allow vertical movement of the ball with each successive practice, such as changing height with every successive action/rotation of the ball, which applies to all products of the intersectional training tool for multiple sports.

[00118] In an exemplary implementation, a ball with the outward projected soft tip can be held by a ball holding arm, which can be fixed anywhere (for example grill of/or wall) to allow the player to practice. Though, the motion of the ball in present implementation is restricted in one direction or reverse (for example move around the virtual vertical axis or virtual horizontal axis), one can appreciate that the suitable holding mechanism /hand can be used for allowing free movement based in direction of forced applied by the player. Moving the ball via attachments could be achieved in different ways. A simpler version for where the ball moves in a front back rocking/swinging motion can also be implemented and this motion could be used to allow for angular rotation of the ball.

[00119] FIG. 8D illustrates another exemplary stand based intersection impact training tool 880, wherein the plurality of stands 882 are connected to a soft tip 886 that is passed either partially or fully through a sports element 884 such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, a football, and a shuttle, wherein the intersectional impact tool is configured to analyze intersectional impact such as for training and research purposes, wherein coupling of the soft tip 886 and the sports element 884 allows free or adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element 884 about an axis when a force is applied either on the soft tip 886 or on the sports element 884. In an aspect, one or more hands 890 are connected to the sports element 884 at one end and to one or more stands 882 at other end, wherein the one or more hands 890 are adjustable and/or responsive to the force applied either on the soft tip 886 or on the sports element 884 so as to present the sport element 886 at various heights and/or for various axes.

[00120] In an aspect, height of the one or more hands 890 is adjustable with each successive rotation of the sports element 884 such that its height is increased or decreased in response to force applied to the sports element 884, and length of the one or more hands 890 can be adjustable such that length of the one or more hands can be increased or decreased as per requirement of a user.

[00121] In an aspect, adjustable resistance based movement of the sport element 884 about an axis is restrained by using a resistive element 888 such as, but not limited to, an elastic member, a fixed member, a mechanical coupling, or one or more mechanical loads, and the adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element 884 about an axis allows either a complete rotation of the sports element 884 or a front back rocking/swinging motion to the sports element 884.

[00122] FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary representation of a foot mat 900 with markings including one or more markings/embossing such that the one or more markings provide any or a combination of foot positions such as, but not limited to, V shape position, inverted V shape position, Parallel foot position, open foot position, closed foot position, and centred foot position to a user, wherein the one or more markings are coded or marked as per the foot positions. In an aspect, the foot mat 900 is made of non-slip material.

[00123] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a weight training system, wherein a plurality of weights are arranged for central loading workout such that an increase in weight leads to an increase in thickness of the plurality of weights.

[00124] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary representation of coupling of a pole and a ball 1000, wherein the ball 1002 is operatively coupled within a housing 1004 that includes a plurality of guide ways 1006a, 1006b, 1006c on at least one surface to allow the pole to move in the plurality of guide ways 1006a, 1006b, 1006c. In an aspect, the housing 1004 is installable on various surfaces such as, but not limited to, grills and/or railings of cricket ground, tennis court, and football field. Further, coupling of the ball 1002 within the housing 104 provides variable resistance to movement of the pole 1008. The plurality of guide ways 1006a, 1006b, 1006c allow more than one directional movement of the pole 1008.

[00125] In an aspect, the variable resistance is provided by a constraining means such as, but not limited to, a spring mechanism that is configured within the housing 1004 that provides tensile and compressive stress to the ball 1002 to constrain movement of the pole 1008.

[00126] FIG. 11A and 11B illustrate exemplary representation of ergonomic pillow 1100 of larger than normal size to achieve ergonomic function so as to straighten back of a user by accommodating legs of the user such that the legs of the user are raised so as to straighten the back of the user while lying down. As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the pillow 1150 can include two slots that accommodate the legs of the user. In an aspect, height and width of the pillow is large as compared to a normal pillow, and the pillow is filled with a substance such as but not limited to, air, water, thermocol, or cotton yarn.

[00127] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[00128] The present disclosure provides tools for systematic training and/or research of various sports equipments and techniques.

[00129] The present disclosure provides intersectional impact tools for systematic training and/or research of sports techniques to enhance performance of a player.

[00130] The present disclosure provides collect and provide data related to various movements in a sports technique to the player.

[00131] The present disclosure provides a system for simulation and computation of the collected data for sports analysis, virtual reality and gaming improvements in a computational reference or general manner.

[00132] The present disclosure provides cost efficient intersectional impact tools to provide training to the player.

[00133] The present disclosure allow correct loading of arm of the player, or a fitness practitioner.

[00134] The present disclosure provides various types of sports based toys to enhance productivity and knowledge of children.

[00135] The present disclosure provides details about various movements that can be provided to a sports element in a particular type of sport.

[00136] The present disclosure utilizes various data collection devices to collect and transmit data to a computing device or to the player.

Claims

I Claim:

1. An intersectional impact tool attachable/detachable to a training/research sports equipment, the intersectional impact tool comprising:

an adjustable frame of the tool comprising two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports.

2. The tool of claim 1, wherein the adjustable frame is installed at different angular positions on the training/research sports equipment.

3. The tool of claim 1, wherein sliding motion of the tool is allowed without requiring detachment of the tool.

4. A training/research sports equipment comprising an adjustable frame that comprises two or more clips attached to a stiff or elastic wire that holds a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle of varying sizes or weights for hitting areas/impact zones of the training/research sports equipment, wherein the sports element moves pivotally due to a motion force exerted by a user when the user uses the training/research sports equipment so as to learn intersectional type impact or general impact for playing various sports.

5. The equipment of claim 4, wherein the adjustable frame is configured within a groove available on the training/research sports equipment.

6. A training/research sports equipment comprising a frame that comprises one or more sticks that pass through one or more sports elements such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, and a shuttle, wherein the one or more sticks are installed in such a way that both ends of the one or more sticks are connected to the sports equipment such that the one or more sports elements move freely.

7. The equipment of claim 6, wherein the one or more sticks that are passed through the one or more sports elements are installed within hitting area/impact zone of the sports equipment, wherein the one or more sticks are adjustable and achieves different angular positions of impact on the sports equipment.

8. The equipment of claim 6, wherein a plurality of guiding markings are provided to the sports equipment that denotes various angular positions of the one or more sticks to learn various types of impact creation.

9. A replaceable and/or installable gripping apparatus comprising a base that is installable over core structure of a sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment, wherein the gripping apparatus comprises a gripping profile including, but not limited to, any or a combination of traditional, convex, concave, waveform, hexagonal, octagonal or taper profile, wherein replacement of the gripping apparatus allows different sized grips/handles to be replaced over the core structure upon which the grip apparatus is installed.

10. The gripping apparatus of claim 9, wherein thickness the gripping apparatus is varied as per requirement of a user using the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment.

11. The gripping apparatus of claim 9, wherein the base is selected as per the gripping profile of the gripping apparatus.

12. The base of claim 9, wherein the base is connected with the gripping apparatus by a connecting means such as, but not limited to, clamping mechanism, snap and lock mechanism, and pin and slot mechanism.

13. A plurality of data collection devices such as, but not limited to, sensors, transmitters, and receivers configured with a sports equipment, a user or at a certain location, wherein the plurality of data collection devices collect general, analytical, mathematical, scientific and geometrical data related to various variables of sporting actions that are processed either generally or at various reference points, and compute the collected data either generally or at various reference points.

14. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as master data collection devices, and one or more data collection devices of the plurality of data collection devices are configured as slave data collection devices.

15. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein interaction of the master data collection devices and slave data collection devices produces a sensory response such as, but not limited to, vibrational response and/or sonic response.

16. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein the data collection devices transmit real-time data to a computing device that process the real-time data to generate a real-time response.

17. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein the data collection devices have responsive features such as, but not limited to, directional/speed sensitive capability and an adjustable dynamic range.

18. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein the data collection devices are configured for various applications/installations such as, but not limited to, playing field, net, stand, ball machine, and wickets.

19. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein the data collection devices wirelessly transmit data to a monitoring station that shows the data to a user in a simulated manner.

20. The data collection devices of claim 19, wherein the monitoring station is a processing and simulation unit such as but not limited to, a computing device, a ball machine, a virtual reality/gaming application.

21. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein a master data collection device responds to a disruption in its sensory pathway/dynamic range and sends a transmission to one or more slave data collection devices that responds accordingly.

22. The data collection devices of claim 13, wherein the data collection devices generally or with respect to selected reference points collect, compute, and simulate a change in any movement, force, and/or directional variables.

23. An intersectional impact tool comprising one or more bases/stands with adjustable height, wherein the plurality of stands are connected to a soft tip that is passed either partially or fully through a sports element such as, but not limited to, a tennis ball, a cricket ball, a football, and a shuttle, wherein the intersectional impact tool is configured to analyze intersectional impact such as for training and research purposes.

24. The intersectional impact tool of claim 23, wherein coupling of the soft tip and the sports element allows free or adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis when a force is applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element.

25. The intersectional impact tool of claim 23, wherein one or more hands are connected to the sports element at one end and to one or more stands at other end, wherein the one or more hands are adjustable and/or responsive to the force applied either on the soft tip or on the sports element so as to present the sport element at various heights and/or for various axes.

26. The intersectional impact tool of claim 23, wherein height of the one or more hands is adjustable with each successive rotation of the sports element such that its height is increased or decreased in response to force applied to the sports element.

27. The intersectional impact tool of claim 23, wherein length of the one or more hands is adjustable such that length of the one or more hands is increased or decreased as per requirement of a user.

28. The intersectional impact tool of claim 24, wherein adjustable resistance based movement of the sport element about an axis is restrained by using a resistive element such as, but not limited to, an elastic member, a fixed member, a mechanical coupling, or one or more mechanical loads.

29. The intersectional impact tool of claim 24, wherein the adjustable resistance based movement of the sports element about an axis allows either a complete rotation of the sports element or a front back rocking/swinging motion to the sports element.

30. A foot mat comprising one or more markings/embossing such that the one or more markings provide any or a combination of foot positions such as, but not limited to, V shape position, inverted V shape position, Parallel foot position, open foot position, closed foot position, and centered foot position to a user.

31. The foot mat of claim 30, wherein the one or more markings are coded or marked as per the foot positions.

32. The foot mat of claim 30, wherein the foot mat is made of non-slip material.

33. A coupling of a pole and a ball, wherein the ball is operatively coupled within a housing that includes a plurality of guide ways on at least one surface to allow the pole to move in the plurality of guide ways.

34. The coupling of claim 33, wherein the housing is installable on various surfaces such as, but not limited to, grills and/or railings of cricket ground, tennis court, and football field.

35. The coupling of claim 33, wherein coupling of the ball within the housing provides variable resistance to movement of the pole.

36. The coupling of claim 33, wherein the plurality of guide ways allows more than one directional movement of the pole.

37. The coupling of claim 35, wherein the variable resistance is provided by a constraining means such as, but not limited to, a spring mechanism that is configured within the housing that provides tensile and compressive stress to the ball to constrain movement of the pole.

38. An ergonomic/health pillow of larger than normal size to straighten back of a user by accommodating legs of the user such that the legs of the user are raised so as to straighten the back of the user while lying down.

39. The pillow of claim 38, wherein the pillow comprises two slots that accommodate the legs of the user.

40. The pillow of claim 38, wherein height and width of the pillow is large as compared to a normal pillow.

41. The pillow of claim 38, wherein the pillow is filled with a substance such as but not limited to, air, water, thermocol, or cotton yarn.

42. The sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment of claims 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, 23, 30, 33, and 38 wherein the sports, fitness, or physiotherapy equipment is scaled/designed/adapted in the form of a toy.

43. The tool of claims 6 or 23, the stick passed through the sports element and the one or more hands connected to the sports element are interchangeable.