Shot making training apparatus and method
First Claim
1. A goal apparatus comprising:
- a generally horizontal upper ring, said upper ring defining an upper opening sized to receive a thrown object of a predetermined size and shape;
at least one lower ring defining a lower opening for passage of the object, said lower ring being attached at a point to said upper ring and extending inwardly and downwardly from said attachment point; and
a base member positioned below said upper ring and being attached to said at least one lower ring whereby when the object passes downwardly through said upper opening and contacts said base member, said base member prevents the object from being retained in said goal apparatus and directs the object to exit through said at least lower ring.
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Abstract
An athletic skill training apparatus includes a generally horizontal upper ring that defines an upper opening, preferably circular and the same diameter as a traditional basketball hoop, made from a strong, lightweight material. Three lower rings are attached to the upper ring and extend downwardly and inwardly to attach to a shock absorbing base member. The base member includes an upwardly extending projection with a rounded upper surface that tapers downwardly and outwardly to direct the basketball out of the lower rings. The rings and the base member form a goal assembly that is mounted on a support assembly telescopic post for use by children and adults.
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20 Claims
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1. A goal apparatus comprising:
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a generally horizontal upper ring, said upper ring defining an upper opening sized to receive a thrown object of a predetermined size and shape;
at least one lower ring defining a lower opening for passage of the object, said lower ring being attached at a point to said upper ring and extending inwardly and downwardly from said attachment point; and
a base member positioned below said upper ring and being attached to said at least one lower ring whereby when the object passes downwardly through said upper opening and contacts said base member, said base member prevents the object from being retained in said goal apparatus and directs the object to exit through said at least lower ring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A physical skill training apparatus comprising:
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a generally horizontal upper ring, said upper ring defining an upper opening sized to receive an object of a predetermined size and shape;
three lower rings each defining a lower opening for passage of the object, said lower rings being attached at a point to said upper ring and extending inwardly and downwardly from said attachment point;
a base member positioned below said upper ring and being attached to said lower rings; and
a support assembly being attached to said base member for retaining said upper ring a predetermined distance above the ground whereby when the object passes downwardly through said upper opening and contacts said base member, said base member directs the object to exit through one of said lower rings. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for practicing athletic skills comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a goal assembly including an upper ring defining an upper opening for receiving an object and three lower rings, each of the lower rings defining a lower opening for discharging the object, the lower rings being connected between the upper ring and a base member;
b. providing the object;
c. shooting the object at the goal assembly; and
d. retrieving the object and repeating said step c. a predetermined number of times. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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