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An optical sensor net system for measuring the relational dynamic information of a spheroidal projectile. A support frame for the system may include light emitters that generate divergent non-parallel rays of light. The non-parallel rays of light emitted may be directed to and received by a pluralit

An optical sensor net system for measuring the relational dynamic information of a spheroidal projectile. A support frame for the system may include light emitters that generate divergent non-parallel rays of light. The non-parallel rays of light emitted may be directed to and received by a plurality of light detectors substantially arranged within a single plane. The intersecting non-parallel rays of light may form an asymmetrical optical sensor net that may also capture both golf ball and golf club information as they pass through. The light detectors that receive the rays of light may be spaced apart at preselected locations and distances less than the diameter of a spheroidal object such as a golf ball. A data processor or computer may be connected to the sensor net to detect relational spatial information for the golf ball and the golf club, and to determine instantaneous dynamic information for either including ball velocity or club speed based at least in part on the locations of the rays of light which are blocked off, and the measured time in which the rays of light emitted to the light detectors are interrupted and monitored by clock instrumentation. The optical sensor net and support frame may be tilted at preselected angles to capture relatively more information for a wide range of golf shots providing enhanced resolution of images depicting the golf ball and/or golf club.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A golf training system with an optical sensor net for measuring the relational dynamic information of a golf ball and a golf club comprising:a substantially L-shaped frame having a first leg and a second leg;a light emitter assembly including a first light emitter conne

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A golf training system with an optical sensor net for measuring the relational dynamic information of a golf ball and a golf club comprising:a substantially L-shaped frame having a first leg and a second leg;a light emitter assembly including a first light emitter connected to the first leg of the frame and a second light emitter connected to the second leg of the frame, wherein each light emitter emits a spread of non-parallel light rays in a substantially singular plane;an array of light detectors including a first set of spaced apart light detectors positioned along the first leg of the frame that receive the non-parallel light rays emitted from the second light emitter, and a second set of spaced apart light detectors positioned along the second leg of the frame that receive the non-parallel light rays emitted from the first light emitter, wherein the non-parallel rays from the first and the second light emitter form an asymmetrical optical sensor net that captures relational kinetic information of a golfball and a golf club during a swinging motion when passed through at least a portion of the sensor net; anda data processor in communication with the array of detectors that measure periods of disruption for selected light detectors by the golf ball and by the golf club, and for processing relational kinetic information for the golf ball and the golf club based on the disruption of selected light detectors and their respective periods of disruption.