DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A GOLFER'S SWING
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1. A device for stabilizing a golfer'"'"'s foot during a golf swing comprising:
- a strap of resilient material having first and second ends and a length suitable for encircling a golf shoe when the strap is at least partly stretched;
said ends being secured respectively to a connecting mechanism enabling the strap to be secured in a position in which it encircles said golf shoe,an opening in the strap approximately midway between the ends of the strap;
the opening being dimensioned to allow a shank of a golf tee to extend through the opening and to prevent a head of a golf tee passing through it.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure provide devices for stabilizing the foot of a golfer during a swing to improve the golfer'"'"'s form. Embodiments disclose a variety of strap designs to hold a spike, such as a golf tee, underneath the sole of the golf shoe. The spike engages the ground to limit the movement of the foot during a swing to improve the mechanics of a golfer'"'"'s swing. Some embodiments include a strap to which the golf tee is removably secured. Other embodiments provide for golf shoe designs which incorporate the spike or an attachment mechanism for a spike.
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1. A device for stabilizing a golfer'"'"'s foot during a golf swing comprising:
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a strap of resilient material having first and second ends and a length suitable for encircling a golf shoe when the strap is at least partly stretched; said ends being secured respectively to a connecting mechanism enabling the strap to be secured in a position in which it encircles said golf shoe, an opening in the strap approximately midway between the ends of the strap; the opening being dimensioned to allow a shank of a golf tee to extend through the opening and to prevent a head of a golf tee passing through it. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A device for stabilizing a golfer'"'"'s foot during a golf swing comprising:
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a golf shoe having a sole; a spike connected at its proximal end to the underside of the sole in a position under the forefoot of a golfer wearing the shoe. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A device for stabilizing a golfer'"'"'s foot during a golf swing comprising:
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a resilient closed band of a length suitable to encircle a golf shoe when the band is at least partly stretched; an opening in the strap approximately midway between the ends of the strap; the opening dimensioned to allow a shank of a golf tee to extend through the opening and to prevent the head of a golf tee passing through it.
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