Sport training and game device
First Claim
1. A device for practicing and playing a sporting activity requiring the use of a projectile and for use by one or more individuals, said device comprising:
- a base;
a pair of substantially vertical members supported by said base;
a horizontal member associated with said vertical members and extending substantially horizontally therebetween;
a first mechanism for selectively adjusting the vertical position of said horizontal member relative to said vertical members;
a second mechanism for selectively adjusting the horizontal position of said vertical members relative to the length of said horizontal member to define a first projectile target area between said horizontal and vertical members for the throwing and kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing said device;
a target loop defining a second projectile target area for the throwing and kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing said device, said target loop being mountable to said horizontal member within said first projectile target area;
a third mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of said target loop along said horizontal member between said vertical members; and
an arm extension attaching said target loop to said horizontal member and including a fourth mechanism for variably adjusting the distance between said target loop and said horizontal member within said first projectile target area.
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for use by one or more individuals for practicing and playing a sporting activity requiring the use of a projectile. The device includes a base and a pair of substantially vertical members supported by the base. A horizontal member is associated with the vertical members and extends substantially horizontally therebetween. A first mechanism is provided for selectively adjusting the vertical position of the horizontal member relative to the vertical members. A second mechanism is also provided for selectively adjusting the horizontal position of the vertical members relative to the length of the horizontal member to define a first projectile target area for the throwing or kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing the device. A target loop is mounted to the horizontal member within the first projectile target area and defines a second projectile target area for the throwing or kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing the device. A third mechanism is then provided for selectively adjusting the position of the target loop along the horizontal member between the vertical members. Finally, an arm extension attaches the target loop to the horizontal member and includes a fourth mechanism for variably adjusting the distance between the target loop and the horizontal member within the first projectile target area.
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33 Claims
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1. A device for practicing and playing a sporting activity requiring the use of
a projectile and for use by one or more individuals, said device comprising: -
a base;
a pair of substantially vertical members supported by said base;
a horizontal member associated with said vertical members and extending substantially horizontally therebetween;
a first mechanism for selectively adjusting the vertical position of said horizontal member relative to said vertical members;
a second mechanism for selectively adjusting the horizontal position of said vertical members relative to the length of said horizontal member to define a first projectile target area between said horizontal and vertical members for the throwing and kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing said device;
a target loop defining a second projectile target area for the throwing and kicking of a projectile therethrough by one of the individuals utilizing said device, said target loop being mountable to said horizontal member within said first projectile target area;
a third mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of said target loop along said horizontal member between said vertical members; and
an arm extension attaching said target loop to said horizontal member and including a fourth mechanism for variably adjusting the distance between said target loop and said horizontal member within said first projectile target area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A football training and gaming device for use by one or more individuals for practicing and playing football passing and kicking, said device comprising:
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a base;
a pair of vertical upright members supported by said base;
a cross bar engaging said upright members and extending substantially horizontally therebetween;
a first coupling mechanism for selectively adjusting the vertical position of said cross bar relative to said upright members as well as for selectively adjusting the horizontal position of said upright members relative to the length of said cross bar, said cross bar and upright members defining a first target area for the passing or kicking of a football by one of the individuals utilizing said device;
a target loop defining a second target area for the passing or kicking of a football by one of the individuals utilizing said device, said target loop being mountable to said cross bar within said first target area; and
an arm element attaching said target loop to said cross bar and including a second coupling mechanism for both variably adjusting the distance between said target loop and said cross bar within said first target area as well as for selectively adjusting the position of said target loop along said cross bar between said upright members. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for playing and practicing a sport requiring the use of a projectile and one or more participants, said method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a football goal post-like device having a pair of adjustable upright elements and a cross bar therebetween to define a first projectile target area;
providing a target loop member on said cross bar to define a second, smaller projectile target area within said first projectile target area; and
moving a projectile through said first projectile area and said second projectile area to a target on the opposite side of said target projectile area to practice and play the sport. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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