A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a ball (21) having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into two visually distinct hemispheres (23) (24) and further including a hand engaging member (40) including a pair of anchor elements (41) (42) and a resilient strap element (50) connected to the ball (21) and bisected by the meridian line (22) passively engage the golfer's hands against the ball (21) during repetitive swing movements.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This invention was the subject matter of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 467,018, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 1, 2003; Ser. No. 60/468,756, filed May 8, 2003; Ser. No. 60/472,586, filed May 22, 2003; Ser. No. 60/473,569, filed May 27, 2003; and Ser. No. 60/483,986, filed Jun. 30, 2003.
A sports ball, such as a basketball, is provided that allows a user to remove the outer shell of the ball from the inner carcass of the ball. Attachment means removably couple the shell to the carcass. The attachment means are disposed on the shell and carcass and can comprise at least one of the following: a layer of hook-and-loop fastener material, a plurality of snap fasteners, a plug and cooperating retention aperture, and a series of interlocking tongue-and-groove style fasteners.
A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a hollow ball (21'') having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into two visually distinct hemispheres (23), (24) and further including two pairs of elongated apertures (27A), (27B), (27C) and (27D) which are dimensioned to receive the user's hands and which extend into the hollow interior of the ball (21'').
An apparatus, that places an object ball in the palm of both hands of an athlete, for training the athlete to catch a thrown sports ball with fingertips and thumb tips rather than palms. The size of the object ball can be increased as the athlete's skill level improves. This apparatus teaches the athlete to control the sports ball with the fingertips and thumb tips. Because this apparatus is small and lightweight it can be used for training as well as performance enhancement.
