A soccer practice apparatus to assist a user in practicing the ability to power kick, ball control, mid-volley and/or head a soccer ball. The apparatus can be formed from an arm assembly comprised of a primary arm member angled with a smooth bend to a substantially vertical portion at the end. The a
A soccer practice apparatus to assist a user in practicing the ability to power kick, ball control, mid-volley and/or head a soccer ball. The apparatus can be formed from an arm assembly comprised of a primary arm member angled with a smooth bend to a substantially vertical portion at the end. The arm assembly is connected to a substantially vertical support member. A tether cord extends through and along a length of the primary arm member and is attached to a soccer ball. The tether cord is adjustable and permits the height of the ball to be adjusted for ground ball positions, mid volleys, and heading. The apparatus further permits a ball to be hit in any direction from any adjusted position above ground without creating ball contact with the upright support member.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A soccer practice apparatus comprising: a) an upright member having a longitudinal axis and having a lower portion supportable at ground level; b) at least three arm assemblies, wherein each arm assembly comprises: i. a mount subassembly comprising at least one spring and bei
What is claimed is: 1. A soccer practice apparatus comprising: a) an upright member having a longitudinal axis and having a lower portion supportable at ground level; b) at least three arm assemblies, wherein each arm assembly comprises: i. a mount subassembly comprising at least one spring and being resiliently connected to the upright member at a predetermined position above the lower portion of the upright member; ii. a primary arm member connected to the mount subassembly and comprising a base portion extending outwardly from the mount subassembly at an angle less than or equal to 90�� relative to the longitudinal axis of the upright member, and a tip portion extending outwardly and downwardly from the distal end of the base portion such that an open tip end extends toward ground level; and c) a tether cord having a distal end extending from the open tip end of each primary arm member; wherein, the distance between each open tip end and the upright member is greater than the distance between each open tip end and the ground level and wherein the at least three arm assemblies are uniformly spaced circumferentially about the upright member. 2. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the primary arm member base portion extends outwardly and downwardly from the mount subassembly at an angle less than 90�� relative to the longitudinal axis of the upright member. 3. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the primary arm member extends arcuately outwardly and downwardly from the mount subassembly. 4. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the arm assembly further comprises a second arm member having a first end connected to the mount sub assembly and a second end connected to the base portion of the primary arm member. 5. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mount subassembly is rigidly connected to the upright member. 6. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a means for resiliently connecting the mount subassembly to the upright member. 7. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mount subassembly is connected to the upright member at a predetermined position such that the open tip end of the primary arm member is in the range of from 5 to 12 feet above ground level. 8. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tip portion of the primary arm member extends arcuately outwardly and downwardly from the distal end of the base portion. 9. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tip portion comprises a first portion and second portion, wherein the first portion extends outwardly and downwardly from the distal end of the base portion and wherein the second portion extends downwardly from the distal end of the first sub-portion. 10. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the distal end of the tether cord is connected to a soccer ball attachment assembly. 11. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 10, wherein the soccer ball attachment assembly comprises a net sized and shaped to house a soccer ball. 12. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the distal end of the tether cord is connected to a soccer ball. 13. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the primary arm member is hollow and defines a primary arm member conduit for the passage of the tether cord, and wherein a proximal end of the tether cord is threaded through the open tip end of the primary arm member and through at least a portion of the primary arm member base portion. 14. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 10, wherein the mount subassembly further comprises an elongated channel member defining a trough adapted for passage of a portion of the tether cord, the channel member defining a bore and having a proximal end of the primary arm member connected thereto, whereby when the channel member is connected to the upright member a mount subassembly conduit for the passage of the tether cord is defined that is in communication with the primary arm member conduit, and wherein a portion of the tether cord is threaded through the primary arm member conduit and through at least a portion of the mount subassembly conduit. 15. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a tether cord attachment assembly connected to the upright member, whereby the proximal end of the tether cord is releasably connected to the tether cord attachment assembly to suspend the distal end of the tether cord at or above ground level. 16. The soccer practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the open tip end of the primary arm member is in a plane substantially parallel to ground level, and wherein the open tip end has a substantially smooth radiused circumferential edge. 17. A soccer practice apparatus comprising: a) at least three arm assemblies supportable by an upright base member such that they can be uniformly spaced circumferentially about the upright member, each arm assembly comprising: i. a mount assembly comprising at least one spring and adapted to be resiliently connected to the upright base member and defining a longitudinal axis; ii. a primary arm member connected to the mount subassembly and comprising a base portion extending outwardly from the mount assembly at an angle less than or equal to 90�� relative to the longitudinal axis of the mount subassembly, and a tip portion extending outwardly and downwardly from the base portion such that an open tip extends at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mount subassembly; and iii. a secondary arm member having a proximal end connected to the mount subassembly and a distal end connected to the primary arm member at a predetermined position between the mount subassembly and the tip portion; and b) a tether cord extending from the tip portion of each primary arm member and terminated by a soccer ball attachment assembly. 18. A soccer practice apparatus kit, comprising; a) at least three arm assemblies supportable by an upright base member such that they can be uniformly spaced circumferentially about the upright member, each arm assembly comprising: i. a mount subassembly comprising at least one spring and adapted to be resiliently connected to the upright base member and defining a longitudinal axis; ii. a primary arm member connected to the mount subassembly and comprising a base portion extending outwardly from the mount subassembly at an angle less than or equal to 90�� relative to the longitudinal axis of the mount subassembly, and a tip portion extending outwardly and downwardly from the base portion such that an open tip end extends at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mount subassembly; and iii. a secondary arm member having a proximal end connected to the mount subassembly and a distal end connected to the primary arm member at a predetermined position between the mount subassembly and the tip portion; and b) a tether cord capable of extending from the tip portion of each primary arm member; and c) a soccer ball attachment assembly.
연구과제 타임라인
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (16)
Genovese Louis M. (route de Biot F.06560 Valbonne FRX), Football training apparatus.
Watterson Scott R. (Logan UT) Lay William C. (Logan UT) Frodsham John (Mexico City MXX) Heath John C. (Logan UT) Dalebout William T. (Logan UT), Pole sport court.
Garcia Juan M. (c/o George Spector ; 3615 Woolworth Bldg. ; 233 Broadway New York NY 10007) Spector George (3615 Woolworth Bldg. ; 233 Broadway New York NY 10007), Soccer kicking aid.
Boyle Matthew D. (68 Myrray Ave. Goshen NY 10924) Brooks Fuller H. (268 Main St. Goshen NY 10924) George Barbara L. (268 Main St. Goshen NY 10924), Soccer training device.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.