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Abstract
A sport-specific training and conditioning device for a sport using a hand-held implement having a grip portion, includes a handle shaped like the grip portion of the implement, the handle having first and second ends, and a weight on the second end of the handle, the center of mass of the weight being less than about 13 inches from the first end of the handle. The device is made from a polymeric material with a weight enclosed therein.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/598,110, filed Jun. 21, 2000.
- This invention relates to a sports training and conditioning device, and in particular to a device for training and conditioning in sports which use an implement, such as a bat, a club, a racket, or stick.
- There are a wide variety of sports training and conditioning devices for sports that employ some sort of implement. A common example is the batting doughnut, which is slipped over the narrow end of the bat and slid down the shaft of the bat to add extra weight to the end of the bat while taking practice swings. Similar devices are available for golf clubs and for other sports implements. One drawback with these devices is that the extra weight is usually concentrated at the remote or distal end of the sports implement. This unnecessarily strains the user, and particularly the user's shoulders, and does not concentrate the training and conditioning on the user's forearms which, in most sports, are critical to the proper use of the implement
- The sports training and conditioning device of the present invention is adaptable to virtually any sport that uses a hand-held implement, including baseball, golf, tennis, squash, badminton, hockey, lacrosse, et cetera. Generally, the sports training and conditioning device of the present invention comprises a handle shaped like the grip portion of the implement for the particular sport, for example a baseball bat, having a first and second ends. A weight is mounted on the second end between about six inches and about eighteen inches from the first end of the handle, and more preferably between about eight inches and about thirteen inches from the first end of the grip. The inventor has found that for most sports, this focuses the effect of the device on the user's forearms, and reduces the stress and strain on other parts of the body. The user simply grasps the device as the user would normally grasp the sports implement, and swings the device in a controlled manner just as the user would swing the implement.
- In the preferred embodiment, the circumference of the handle is between about ten percent and about thirty percent larger than the user would normally use on the corresponding sports implement, and more preferably about 20 percent larger. The inventor has found that this increased circumference of the handle further focuses the effect of the device on the forearms.
- The sports training and conditioning devices of the present invention are of simple and inexpensive construction. They are compact and easy to store and transport. The devices provide sports-specific strengthening and conditioning, focusing on the user's forearms while minimizing stress and strain on other parts of the user's body, such as the shoulder and wrists. Using the device during practice helps program a proper motion through “muscle memory”. These and other features and advantages will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a sports training device constructed according to the principles of this invention;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device of the first embodiment, disassembled to show the details of construction;
- FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the device of the first embodiment, showing details of construction;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first alternate construction of the device of the first embodiment;
- FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross sectional view of a second alternate construction of the device of the first embodiment;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a sports training device constructed according to the principles of this invention, with a portion broken away to reveal details of construction;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a sports training device constructed according to the principles of this invention, with a portion broken away to reveal details of construction;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a sports training device constructed according to the principles of this invention, with a portion broken away to reveal details of construction;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternate construction of the devices of the several embodiments of this invention;
- FIG. 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a first version of the alternate construction of FIG. 9 taken along the plane of line10-10 in FIG. 9;
- FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a second version of the alternate construction of the devices of the several embodiments of this invention;
- FIG. 12 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a third version of the alternate construction taken along the same plane is FIG. 10; and
- FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a fourth version of the alternate construction of the devices of the several embodiments of this invention.
- Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- A first embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device constructed according to the principles of this invention is indicated generally as20 in FIGS. 1 through 3. The
device 20 is particular adapted for training and conditioning for sports which involve the use of an implement having a grip, e.g., a bat, a club, a racket, or a stick, and inparticular device 20 is adapted for training and conditioning for baseball, softball, and other sports which employ a bat. The device comprises a handle configured like the grip portion of the sports implement, thusdevice 20 has a grip configured like the handle portion of a bat, having afirst end 24 and asecond end 26. Thefirst end 24 corresponds to the normal proximal end (i.e., the end closest to the user) of the sports implement, thesecond end 26 corresponds to normal distal end (i.e., the end furthest from the user). Thehandle 22 is preferably made of wood, like a conventional bat, but it could also be made of some other material. - In the preferred embodiment the circumference of the handle is preferably between about ten and about thirty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement, and most preferably about twenty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement. The inventor has discovered that this helps focus the effect of the device on the user's forearms, yet still permits the user to securely grasp the device. Thus, in the case of
device 20, where a conventional bat would have a grip diameter of between about ⅞ inches and about I and ⅛ inches, thehandle 22 preferably has a diameter of between about 1¼ inches and about 1½ inches, and most preferably about I and {fraction (11/32)} inches. The larger grip both isolates the forearms and safely strengthens the hands and wrists. However, the handle could have the circumference of a conventional bat. - A
weight 28 is mounted on thesecond end 26 of the handle. Theweight 28 is preferably made of steel, but could, of course be made of some other dense material. The length of thehandle 22 and the size and shape of theweight 28 are such that the center of mass of the device is positioned distally of the graspable portion of the handle, between about 8½ inches and about 15 inches from thefirst end 24 of the handle, and more preferably between about 10 and 13 inches from the first end of the handle. The weight of theweight 28 depends upon the needs and preferences of the user, theweight 28 may have a weight so that thedevice 20 weighs 3½, 5, 7½, 10, or 12½, or preferably a set ofdevices 20 of different weights are provided. - As shown in the Figures, the
weight 28 preferably has a generally cylindrical shape, and the top and bottom edges of the cylinder are preferably rounded. Of course theweight 28 could have some other shape, for example with a polygonal cross section, or the weight could be a rectangular prism. However, the inventor believes that the compact, cylindrical shape improves the swing dynamics of the device. In the preferred embodiment, theweight 28 for the 3½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅜ inches, and is about 2½ inches high; the weight for the 5 pound device has a diameter of about 3 inches, and is about 2¾ inches high; the weight for the 7½ pound device has a diameter of about 3½ inches, and is about 3 inches high; the weight for the 10 pound device has a diameter of about 3¾ inches, and is about 3¾ inches high; and the weight for the 12½ pound device has a diameter of about 4 inches, and is about 4 inches high. - In the preferred construction of the first embodiment, the
distal end 26 has external threadedprojection 30 that is adapted to fit into an internally threadedsocket 32 in theweight 28. The threadedprojection 30 may be further secured in thesocket 32 with an adhesive, such as an epoxy or other suitable adhesive. However, it may be desirable to have theweight 28 removably mounted on thehandle 22, so that the user can have just one handle, and change the weight of thedevice 20 by changing theweight 28. - A first alternate construction of the first embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device is indicated generally as20′ in FIG. 4. The
device 20′ is similar in construction todevice 20, comprising ahandle 22 and aweight 28. However, indevice 20′ the attachment of theweight 28 to thehandle 22 is different from the attachment indevice 20. As shown in FIG. 4, there is acollar 34 with an internally threaded socket mounted on thesecond end 24 of thehandle 22. Thecollar 34 is preferably made of metal and is secured on the handle by any conventional means. There is an externally threadedstud 38 on theweight 28 that threads into the internally threaded socket in thecollar 34. - A second alternate construction of the first embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device is indicated generally as20″ in FIG. 5. The
device 20″ is similar in construction todevice 20, comprising ahandle 22 and aweight 28. However, indevice 20″ the attachment of theweight 28 to thehandle 22 is different from the attachment indevice 20. As shown in FIG. 5, a threadedbolt 40 extends through an axial bore 42 in thehandle 22, projecting out thesecond end 26 of the handle. Thebolt 40 is preferably made of metal. Theweight 28 preferably has an internally threadedsocket 44 to receive thebolt 40. A nut 46 is threaded on the end of thebolt 40 and is concealed in a recess 48 in the first end of the handle. - A second embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device is indicated generally as100 in FIG. 6. The
device 100 is particularly adapted for training and conditioning for the sport of golf, and comprises ahandle 102 configured like the grip portion of a golf club, having a first end 104 and asecond end 106. The first end 104 corresponds to the normal proximal end (i.e., the end closest to the user) of the sports implement, the second end corresponds to normal distal end (i.e., the end furthest from the user). - In the preferred embodiment the circumference of the handle is preferably between about ten and about thirty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement, and most preferably about twenty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement. The inventor has discovered that this helps focus the effect of the device on the user's forearms, yet still permits the user to securely grasp the device. Thus, in the case of
device 100, where a conventional golf club would have a grip circumference of between about 2¾ inches and about 3 inches, thehandle 102 preferably has a circumference of between about 3 inches and about 3½ inches. However, the handle could have the circumference of a conventional golf club. - A weight108 is mounted on the
second end 106 of the handle. The weight 108 is preferably made of steel, but could, of course, be made of some other dense material. The length of thehandle 102 and the size and shape of the weight 108 are such that the center of mass of the device is positioned distally of the between about 8 inches and about 15 inches from the first end 104 of thedevice 100, and more preferably between about 10 and 13. The weight of the weight 108 depends upon the needs and preferences of the user, the weight 108 may have a weight so that thedevice 100 weighs 3½, 5, 7½, 10, or 12½, or preferably a set ofdevices 100 of different weights are provided. - As shown in FIG. 6, the weight108 preferably has a generally cylindrical shape, and the top and bottom edges of the cylinder are preferably rounded. Of course the weight 108 could have some other shape, for example with a polygonal cross section, or the weight could be a rectangular prism. In the preferred embodiment, the weight 108 for the 3½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅜ inches, and is about 2½ inches high; the weight for the 5 pound device has a diameter of about 3 inches, and is about 2¾ inches high; the weight for the 7½ pound device has a diameter of about 3½ inches, and is about 3 inches high; the weight for the 10 pound device has a diameter of about 3¾ inches, and is about 3¾ inches high; and the weight for the 12½ pound device has a diameter of about 4 inches, and is about 4 inches high for the 3½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅜ inches, and is about 2½ inches high; the weight for the 5 pound device has a diameter of about 3 inches, and is about 2¾ inches high; the weight for the 7½ pound device has a diameter of about 3½ inches, and is about 3 inches high; the weight for the 10 pound device has a diameter of about 3¾ inches, and is about 3¾ inches high; and the weight for the 12½ pound device has a diameter of about 4 inches, and is about 4 inches high.
- In the preferred construction of the
device 100, thegrip 102 comprises arod 110 with an externally threadedstud 112 on its distal end. Therod 110 is covered with a conventionalgolf club grip 114. The threadedstud 112 is adapted to fit in an internally threadedsocket 116 in the weight 108. The threadedstud 112 may be further secured in thesocket 116 with an adhesive, such as an epoxy or other suitable adhesive. However, it may be desirable to have the weight 108 removably mounted on thehandle 102, so that the user can have just one handle, and change the weight of thedevice 100 by changing the weight 108. Of course one of the other attachments for the weight and handle discussed above with respect todevice 20, or any other method for securely connecting the weight and the handle can be used. - A third embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device is indicated generally as150 in FIG. 7. The
device 150 is particularly adapted for training and conditioning for the sport of tennis, and comprises agrip 152 configured like the handle portion of a tennis racket, having a first end 154 and a second end 156. The first end 154 corresponds to the normal proximal end (i.e., the end closest to the user) of the sports implement, the second end corresponds to non-nal distal end (i.e. the end furthest from the user).). Thehandle 152 is preferably made of wood, metal, or a composite material, like a conventional racket, but it could also be made of some other material. - In the preferred embodiment the circumference of the handle is preferably between about ten and about thirty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement, and most preferably about twenty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement. The inventor has discovered that this helps focus the effect of the device on the user's forearms, yet still permits the user to securely grasp the device. Thus, in the case of
device 150, where a conventional racket would have a grip circumference of between about 4¼ inches and about 4⅝ inches, thehandle 152 preferably has a circumference of between about 4⅜ inches and about 4¾ inches. However, the handle could have the circumference of a conventional racket. Thehandle 152 may include a conventional spiral wrap of leather or leather-like material, so that thehandle 152device 150 has the appearance and feel of the grip portion of a conventional racket. - A
weight 158 is mounted on the second end 156 of the handle. Theweight 158 is preferably made of steel, but could, of course be made of some other dense material. The length of thehandle 152 and the size and shape of theweight 158 are such that the center of mass of thedevice 150 is positioned between about 8 inches and about 15 inches from the first end 154 of the handle, and more preferably between about 10 and 13 from the first end of the handle. The center of mass is preferably distal to the graspable portion of the handle. The weight of theweight 158 depends upon the needs and preferences of the user, theweight 158 may have a weight so that thedevice 150 weighs 1½, 2½, 3½, 4½, or 5½, or preferably a set ofdevices 150 of different weights are provided. - As shown in FIG. 7, the
weight 158 preferably has a generally cylindrical shape, and the top and bottom edges of the cylinder are preferably rounded. Of course theweight 158 could have some other shape, for example with a polygonal cross section, or the weight could be a rectangular prism. In the preferred embodiment, theweight 158 for the 1½ pound device has a diameter of about 1⅞ inches, and is about 2 inches high; the weight for the 2½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅛ inches, and is about 2¼ inches high; the weight for the 3½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅜ inches, and is about 2½ inches high; the weight for the 4½ pound device has a diameter of about 2½ inches, and is about 2⅝ inches high; and the weight for the 5½ device has a diameter of about 2⅝ inches, and is about 2⅞ inches high. - In the preferred construction of the third embodiment, there is a
collar 160 with an internally threadedsocket 162 mounted on the second end 154 of thehandle 152. Thecollar 160 is preferably made of metal and is secured on the handle by any conventional means. There is an externally threadedstud 164 on theweight 158 that threads into the internally threaded socket in thecollar 160. The threadedstud 164 may be further secured in thesocket 160 with an adhesive, such as an epoxy or other suitable adhesive. However, it may be desirable to have theweight 158 removably mounted on thehandle 152, so that the user can have just one handle, and change the weight of thedevice 150 by changing theweight 158. Of course one of the other attachments for the weight and handle discussed above with respect todevice 20, or any other method for securely connecting the weight and the handle can be used. - A fourth embodiment of a sports training and conditioning device is indicated generally as200 in FIG. 8. The
device 200 is particularly adapted for training and conditioning for the sport of hockey, and comprises agrip 202 configured like the handle portion of a hockey stock, having a first end 204 and a second end 206. The first end 204 corresponds to the normal proximal end (i.e., the end closest to the user) of the sports implement, the second end corresponds to normal distal end (i.e., the end furthest from the user). ). Thehandle 202 is preferably made of wood, like a conventional hockey stick, but it could also be made of some other material. - In the preferred embodiment the circumference of the handle is preferably between about ten and about thirty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement, and most preferably about twenty percent larger than the grip portion of a conventional sports implement. The inventor has discovered that this helps focus the effect of the device on the user's forearms, yet still permits the user to securely grasp the device. Thus, in the case of
device 200, where a conventional stick would have a grip circumference of between about 3¾ inches and about 4¼ inches, thehandle 202 preferably has a circumference of between about 4 inches and about 4½ inches. However, the handle could have the circumference of a conventional racket. - A
weight 208 is mounted on the second end 206 of the handle. Theweight 208 is preferably made of steel, but could, of course be made of some other dense material. The length of thehandle 202 and the size and shape of theweight 208 are such that the center of mass of thedevice 200 is positioned between about 8½ inches and about 15 inches from the first end 204 of the handle, and more preferably between about 10 and 13 inches from the first end of the handle. The center of the mass of the device is preferably distal to the end of the graspable portion of the handle. The weight of theweight 208 depends upon the needs and preferences of the user, theweight 208 may have a weight so that thedevice 200 weighs 3˜½, 5, 7½, 10, or 12½, or preferably a set ofdevices 200 of different weights are provided. - As shown in FIG. 8, the
weight 208 preferably has a generally cylindrical shape, and the top and bottom edges of the cylinder are preferably rounded. Of course theweight 208 could have some other shape, for example with a polygonal cross section, or the weight could be a rectangular prism. However, the inventor believes that the compact, cylindrical shape improves the swing dynamics of the device. In the preferred embodiment, theweight 208 for the 3½ pound device has a diameter of about 2⅜ inches, and is about 2½ inches high; the weight for the 5 pound device has a diameter of about 3 inches, and is about 2¾ inches high; the weight for the 7½ pound device has a diameter of about 3½ inches, and is about 3 inches high; the weight for the 10 pound device has a diameter of about 3¾ inches, and is about 3¾ inches high; and the weight for the 12½ pound device has a diameter of about 4 inches, and is about 4 inches high. - In the preferred construction of the third embodiment, there is a
collar 210 with an internally threaded socket 212 mounted on the second end 204 of thehandle 202. Thecollar 210 is preferably made of metal and is secured on the handle by any conventional means. There is an externally threadedstud 214 on theweight 208 that threads into the internally threaded socket in thecollar 210. The threadedstud 214 may be further secured in thesocket 210 with an adhesive, such as an epoxy or other suitable adhesive. However, it may be desirable to have theweight 208 removably mounted on thehandle 202, so that the user can have just one handle, and change the weight of thedevice 200 by changing theweight 208. Of course one of the other attachments for the weight and handle discussed above with respect todevice 20, or any other method for securely connecting the weight and the handle can be used. - An alternative construction of the devices of the several embodiments of this invention is indicated generally as300 in FIGS. 9-13. While illustrated as a device for a batting sport such as baseball or softball, such as devices the 20, 20′ and 20″ invention is not so limited and the principles of this alternate construction apply to any sport employing hand held implements including baseball, golf, tennis, squash, badminton, hockey, La Crosse, etc.
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device 300 is made from a polymeric material that is preferably molded or cast in the desired shape. Theweight 302, which can be molded, cast or machined to the desired shape, is embedded in the device. According to a first version of this alternate construction, shown in FIG. 10, theweight 302 can be embedded in thedevice 300 as it is molded or cast. According to a second version of this alternate construction, shown in FIG. 11, the device can be molded in twohalves weight 302 can be disposed. The two halves can be secured together by any suitable means including by adhesive, rf welding, or otherwise. According to a third version of this alternate construction, shown in FIG. 12, the device can be made in two pieces, thefirst piece 308 comprising thehandle 310 and a generally cup-shapedportion 312 for receiving theweight 302, and alid 314, which can be secured on the cup-shapedportion 312 to secure the weight. Thelid 314 can be secured by any suitable means including by adhesive, rf welding, or otherwise. According to a fourth version of this alternative construction, shown in FIG. 13, the device can be made in two pieces, thefirst piece 316 comprising thehandle 318 and aportion 320 of the section for holding the weight, and asecond piece 322, that interfits with theportion 320 to form a chamber for holding theweight 302. Thepieces - The device of this alternate embodiment provides a smooth continuous polymeric exterior which is resistant to impact and other abuse, in which the weight is enclosed so that it is unlikely to separate from the device.
- The surface texture and color of the device can be more easily controlled and changed.
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1. A sport-specific training and conditioning device for a sport using a handheld implement having a grip portion, the device comprising a handle section shaped like the grip portion of the implement, the handle section having first and second ends, and a weight section at the second end of the handle section, the center of mass of the device being less than about 18 inches from the first end of the handle, the device being formed of a polymeric material with a weight enclosed in the polymeric material in the weight section.
2. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the device is molded from a polymeric material, with the weight embedded in the polymeric material in the weight section.
3. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle section and the weight section are formed in at least two pieces which interfit to form a chamber in the weight section for receiving the weight.
4. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the center of mass of the device is less than about 13 inches from the first end of the handle.
5. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the center of mass of the device is less than about 13 inches from the first end of the handle, but past the graspable portion of the handle.
6. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the weight has a diameter of less than about 4 inches.
7. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the weight has a length of less than about 4 inches.
8. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the device weighs more than the hand-held implement used in the sport.
9. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle is shaped like the grip portion of a bat.
10. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle is shaped like the grip portion of a racket.
11. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 10 wherein the grip is shaped like the grip portion of a tennis racket.
12. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle section is shaped like the grip portion of a golf club.
13. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle section is shaped like the grip portion of a hockey stick.
14. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 1 wherein the handle section is less than about 10 inches long.
15. A sport-specific training and conditioning device for a sport using a handheld implement having a grip portion, the device comprising a handle section and a weight section, the handle section shaped like the grip portion of the implement, and having first and second ends and being less than about 10 inches long, and the weight section being disposed on the second end of the handle section, the device being formed of a polymeric material with a weight enclosed by the polymeric handle on the weight section, the center of mass of the weight being less than about 13 inches from the first end of the handle section.
16. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 15 wherein the device is molded from a polymeric material, with the weight embedded in the polymeric material in the weight section.
17. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 15 wherein the handle section and the weight section are formed in at least two pieces which interfit to form a chamber in the weight section for receiving the weight.
18. The sport-specific training and conditioning device according to claim 15 wherein the center of mass of the device is not located on the handle section.
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