SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A GOLF SWING OR PUTTING STROKE
First Claim
1. A system that alerts a user of head movement, the system comprising:
- a movement detection mechanism; and
an alerting system;
wherein the movement detection mechanism is coupleable to an article disposed on a user'"'"'s head; and
wherein, upon detection of movement of a user'"'"'s head by the movement detection mechanism, the alerting system is activated, alerting a user of head movement.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for alerting a golfer when he or she moves his or her head during a swing or stroke. According to an exemplary embodiment, a golf training aid comprises a movement detection mechanism and an alerting system. The training aid can comprise, for example, a support structure, such as a tube, and a weighed object, such as a ball. The weighted objet is located on or in the support structure, and the support structure is coupled to the golfer'"'"'s headwear, such as a hat or visor. The weighted object is initially settled in a receiving portion of the support structure, but displaces when the golfer moves his head. The displacement alerts the golfer to the head movement, allowing the golfer to reduce or eliminate such movement from his or her golf game.
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20 Claims
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1. A system that alerts a user of head movement, the system comprising:
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a movement detection mechanism; and an alerting system; wherein the movement detection mechanism is coupleable to an article disposed on a user'"'"'s head; and wherein, upon detection of movement of a user'"'"'s head by the movement detection mechanism, the alerting system is activated, alerting a user of head movement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for alerting a user of head movement, the system comprising:
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a support structure coupleable to an article disposed on a user'"'"'s head; a weighted object operable to move along the support structure; and a receiving portion for receiving the weighted object and restricting motion of the weighted object; wherein movement of a user'"'"'s head causes the weighted object to exit the receiving portion and move along the support structure, alerting a user of head movement. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A golf training aid comprising:
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a tube containing a substantially spherical ball, the tube having a receiving portion located on a sidewall proximate the center of the tube, the receiving portion operable to receive the ball and restrict movement of the ball; and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the tube to an article of clothing on a head of a user; wherein the ball is configured to rest in the receiving portion and is displaced by movement of the tube, the displacement of the ball alerting a user of head movement. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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