Training device for baseball pitchers
US6500078B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2069/0006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a baseball pitcher training device for training a pitcher in controlling his lower and upper body portions during the pitch preparation phase as well as the delivery and follow-through phase. The device comprises a portable balance beam and a simulated pitching “rubber” mounted thereon from which the pitcher initiates his pre-pitch movements. The balance beam provides a limited width foot landing area after pitch delivery to limit lower and upper body movement and ensure alignment with the plate to improve pitch accuracy. This embodiment is used primarily for pitch delivery from the stretch position. A second embodiment includes an enlarged mound platform area which is removably placed over the end of the balance beam/rubber area of the first embodiment to provide a more stable pitching area and is used for delivery from the full wind-up position. Both embodiments are lightweight and portable, useable indoors or on a practice field, and have been successfully used by either left or right-handed pitchers.
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