Apparatus for improving body rotation for striking a ball and method of using the same
US7517292B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2069/0008
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for teaching an individual proper body rotation when striking a ball is disclosed which includes an elongated body member having a first end portion, a medial portion and a second end portion. A strap is connected to the elongated body member for securing the elongated body member in a is substantially horizontally disposed position on a portion of a lower lumbar region of the individual's back whereby at least a portion of the medial portion and the second end portion of the elongated body member extends outwardly from the individual. Upon the individual assuming a ball striking position and simulating a swing or a ball striking motion, at least the second end portion of the elongated body member is caused to cross over a ball striking zone when the individual's hips, lower body and upper body are properly rotated during the swing or ball striking motion. The apparatus may further include a back rest assembly, a rib assembly and a propiteal fossa engaging assembly.
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