MULTIPLE SPORT TRAINING DEVICE

APPAREIL D'ENTRAINEMENT MULTI SPORT

English Abstract

A one player sports training apparatus which allows for the user to play
multiple sports alone. The
game is played between two telescoping poles and utilizes an elastic return
system of which a ball is
attached. Each pole has a bearing assembly on top that makes it stable and
does not allow the game
to tangle. The user hits the ball and has the ball return close to the
original position because of the
elastics stretching and retracting which creates velocity. The balls used are
tennis ball, soccerball,
football, hockey puck, Frisbee, golf ball, and rugby ball.

Claims

Invention Background
To play or practice tennis, soccer, baseball, lacrosse or football one would
require a partner This
new design allows one person to play one or all of the mentioned snorts and at
the same time
develop hand eye coordination. This design also gives the user a
cardiovascular workout.
It is made improve skills without the presence of a partner, coach or trainer
A kev feature is that the user does not have to retrieve the ball
Prior Inventions
In the past there has been an effort made to come up with products which allow
users to play sports
games alone These inventions use a heavy anchor such as a weight or even the
user themselves.
The problem with these products is the ball does not have enough velocity on
the return to come
back to the user There are multiple reasons for this. One reason is the ball
hits the ground where it
loses speed and the other is the axis is too close to the around causing the
ball to be dragged alone
the ground. Because of this the user does not get a realistic sense of playing
the game.
Claims
1 A multiple sport training device comprising of
Two spaced apart poles.
Special training balls produced to be safe.
Three rubber threads, each having two ends,
The first end of the three cords being connected to a small swivel and the
swivel in turn is
connected to a rubber 0 shaped ring, the second end of one cord being
connected to a ball, and the
second ends of the other two cords are fixed to a bearing located near or at
the top of each pole.
A non-elastic cord strung under tension between the two poles, each end of the
non-elastic cord are
attached to the middle of the bearing assembly which is secured on the poles
A bearing assembly which acts as a swivel device is affixed to the top of the
two adjacent poles.

3
Four guy ropes, used to stabilize the whole system by attaching to four pegs
which go into the
ground Two Guy ropes are attached to each hearing assembly.
Four ground spikes, used in conjunction with the guy ropes and the non-elastic
cord to hold poles
upright.
2. Special balls used in reference to Claim 1, football, tennis ball, soccer
ball. Each ball is designed
so that it may he attached to one end of the rubber thread.
3. Bearing assembly consisting of an internal sealed bearing molded into and
attached to the main
body of the assembly that acts as a pivot point and focal point to stabilize
the poles using the said
non-elasticized cord affixed to the center of each bearing and the four guy
ropes which attach to the
assembly on one end and two ground spikes at the opposite end.
General Description of Drawings
Figure 1 - Front view of the invention set up and ready to he played
Detailed Description of Figure 1
In Figure 1-
1. Ground Spike, there are four in total which is inserted into the ground
and functions to
stabilize the entire system.
2. Guy Rope, four in total, provides tension on the tension rope which holds
the poles in place
3. Bearing Assembly. two in total which provide a focal point for each end
of the tension rope.
The bearing spins in the case that the ball goes over the tension rope and
prevents tangling.
4. Tension Rope. one niece of non-elastic rope that is strewn between the
two bearing
assemblies. Pressure exerted on each end of the tension rope by the guy ropes
holds the
poles apart and upright.
5. Pole, there are two poles; the poles are situated opposite each other.
6 Elastic. three elastics form a "Y" shape each attaching to the O-ring in
the middle. This in
conjunction with the bearing assembly forms the elastic return system.
7. Ball. balls are attached one at a time. each ball has a cord either
glued or tied to it which
allows the elastic to be tied to it Balls are generally made of soft materials
to prevent injury.

Description

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Inventor.
Eric Edward Erme November i 2/2613
Box 348
Grovedale, AB
T81-I 1X0 ndustry industne
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Canade Canada
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Multiple Sport Training Device
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Abstract
A one player sports training apparatus which allows for the user to play
multiple sports alone. The
game is played between two telescoping poles and utilizes an elastic return
system of which a ball is
attached. Each pole has a bearing assembly on top that makes it stable and
does not allow the game
to tangle. The user hits the ball and has the ball return close to the
original position because of the
elastics stretching and retracting which creates velocity. The balls used are
tennis ball, soccerball,
football. hockey puck. Frisbee, golf ball, and rugby ball.
Invention Description
The ball is suspended between two poles from the elastic return system and
then when hit, thrown
or kicked and it will return to the user at near the same velocity that was
initially used to propel the
ball into motion. thus allowing the ball to be hit limitless times creating a
flow to the game.
This invention permits a high velocity return of the ball under any
conditions. The ball does not
impact on the ground to achieve its return velocity but is attached to a
specifically designed
elasticized return system which is supported between two vertical posts that
are in turn held in
position by two guide ropes at each end and one center strain cable between
the posts. The elastic
return system is designed to allow the ball to pass the cables and elastics at
virtually any position
without the cables or elastics becoming entangled.
The only guy ropes required are positioned outside the playing area. The
inside tension to the posts
is achieved with the non-elasticized cord. This invention provides a workable
elastic return system
which allows the ball to be suspended in a play position that simulates many
of the movements to
that of playin2 the real name.
It however only requires a minimum amount of space that is generally found in
most yards.

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Invention Back2round
To play or practice tennis, soccer, baseball, lacrosse or football one would
require a partner. This
new design allows one person to play one or all of the mentioned snorts and at
the same time
develop hand eye coordination. This design also gives the user a
cardiovascular workout.
It is made improve skills without the Presence of a partner_ coach or trainer.
A key feature is that the user does not have to retrieve the ball.
Prior Inventions
In the past there has been an effort made to come Up with products which allow
users to play sports
games alone. These inventions use a heavy anchor such as a weight or even the
user themselves.
The problem with these products is the ball does not have enough velocity on
the return to come
back to the user. There are multiple reasons for this. One reason is the ball
hits the ground where it
loses speed and the other is the axis is too close to the around causina the
ball to be dragged along
the ground. Because of this the user does not get a realistic sense of playing
the game.
Claims
1. A multiple sport training device comprising of:
Two spaced apart poles.
Special training balls produced to be safe.
Three rubber threads, each having two ends,
The first end of the three cords being connected to a small swivel and the
swivel in turn is
connected to a rubber 0 shaped ring, the second end of one cord being
connected to a ball, and the
second ends of the other two cords are fixed to a bearing located near or at
the ton of each pole.
A non-elastic cord strung under tension between the two poles, each end of the
non-elastic cord are
attached to the middle of the bearing assembly which is secured on the poles.
A bearing assembly which acts as a swivel device is affixed to the top of the
two adjacent poles.

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Four guy rnines, uced to ctahi1i7e the whole cyctem by attaching to four
r_legc which on into the
arniind Two C;lixr rone re ttched to ech herina ehla a a a ccmy
Four
ground spikes, used in conjunction with the guy ropes and the non-elastic cord
to hold poles
iinriaht
r
2. Special balls used in reference to Claim 1, football, tennis ball, soccer
ball. Each ball is designed
co that it may he attached tn one end of the nihher thread
3. Bearing assembly consisting of an internal sealed bearing molded into and
attached to the main
body of the accemhly that actc as a pivot point and focal point to stabilize
the poles mina, the said
non-elasticized cord affixed to the center of each bearing and the four guy
ropes which attach to the
assembly on one end and two ground spikes at the opposite end
General Description of Drawings
Figure 1 ¨ Front view of the invention set lip and ready to he played
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Detailed Description of Figure 1
In Figure 1-
1. Ground Spike, there are four in total which is inserted into the ground and
functions to
stabilize the entire system
2. Guy Rope, four in total, provides tension on the tension rope which holds
the poles in place.
3 Bearing Assembly, two in total which provide a focal point for each end
of the tension rope
The bearing spins in the case that the ball goes over the tension rope and
prevents tangling.
4 Tension Rope. one niece of non-elastic rope that is strewn between the
two bearing
assemblies. Pressure exerted on each end of the tension rope by the guy ropes
holds the
poles apart and upright
5. Pole, there are two poles; the poles are situated opposite each other.
6 Elastic. three elastics form a "Y" shape each attaching to the 0-ring in
the middle. This in
conjunction with the bearing assembly forms the elastic return system.
7. Ball. balls are attached one at a time. each ball has a cord either alued
or tied to it which
allows the elastic to be tied to it. Balls are generally made of soft
materials to prevent iniurv.

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Tennis balls, footballs, soccerballs, rugbyballs, golfballs, frisbees and
baseballs are used.
Hockey pucks are also used.
8. 0-ring, there is one o-ring of which all three elastics are attached
directly or by a swivel
which is clipped onto the o-ring.

Representative Drawing