Baseball training method and device therefor
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1. A game device, comprising:
- a slingshot comprising;
a handle;
a launcher frame; and
a pair of elasticized bands; and
a launcher pouch attached to said bands, said launcher pouch defined by a ball receptacle having a front opening and a grasping tab extending from a side opposite to said front opening.
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Abstract
A Baseball/Softball Training Method and Device Therefor is disclosed. Also disclosed is a device that enables users to experience a very realistic batting practice withouth the high cost associated with an automated pitching machine. The device is low cost and very small in profile. The device further does not require any pitching skill in order to provide a very realistic hitting experience. The game using the device further includes a novel ball that is smaller and much softer than a conventional baseball. Finally, the ball may have holes formed in a portion of its cover to permit the user to create controllable differential drag on one side of the ball when launched to the batter.
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1. A game device, comprising:
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a slingshot comprising;
a handle;
a launcher frame; and
a pair of elasticized bands; and
a launcher pouch attached to said bands, said launcher pouch defined by a ball receptacle having a front opening and a grasping tab extending from a side opposite to said front opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for practicing batting, comprising the steps of:
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placing a compressible ball into a launcher pouch attached to elasticized bands of a slingshot;
pulling back on said launcher pouch;
aiming said slingshot at a batter'"'"'s strike zone;
releasing said launcher pouch, whereby said compressible ball is shot towards said batter; and
said batter attempting to hit said flying compressible ball with a bat. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A batting practice assembly, comprising:
- a baseball/softball training device comprising;
a handle;
a launcher frame; and
a pair of elasticized bands; and
a launcher pouch attached to said bands, said launcher pouch defined by a ball receptacle having a front opening and a grasping tab extending from a side opposite to said front opening; and
a compressible ball defined by a diameter of less than about five centimeter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- a baseball/softball training device comprising;
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