Ball Rotation Indicator and Method
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1. A training tool including an athletic ball and an elongated member assembly, the elongated member assembly extending below the surface of the athletic ball at a depth and extending out from the surface of the athletic ball at a distance effective to substantially maintain the center of gravity of the athletic ball.
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Abstract
The present application is directed to an athletic training tool. The athletic training tool includes a ball and an elongated member attached thereto, the elongated member is attached to the ball in a manner effective to maintain the center of gravity of the ball. The elongated member may be visually observable during use of the athletic training tool.
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- 1. A training tool including an athletic ball and an elongated member assembly, the elongated member assembly extending below the surface of the athletic ball at a depth and extending out from the surface of the athletic ball at a distance effective to substantially maintain the center of gravity of the athletic ball.
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8. A method of tracking the rotation axis of an athletic ball traveling in space, comprising:
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providing a training tool including an athletic ball and an elongated member assembly attached thereto, the elongated member assembly being defined by a longitudinal axis aligned with the rotation axis of the athletic ball, the elongated member assembly being attached to the athletic ball in a manner effective to substantially maintain the center of gravity of the athletic ball; establishing a desired rotation for the athletic ball when traveling through space; and while delivering the athletic ball, analyzing the rotation of the athletic ball compared to the desired rotation by viewing the elongated member assembly. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of providing instant feedback to a baseball/softball player as to whether he or she has thrown an athletic ball in space rotationally as desired, comprising the following steps:
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providing a training tool including an athletic ball and an elongated member assembly attached thereto, the elongated member assembly extending below the surface of the athletic ball at a depth and extending out from the surface of the athletic ball at a distance effective to substantially maintain the center of gravity of the athletic ball; establishing a desired rotation in space for a thrown athletic ball; throwing the training tool toward a target; and observing the rotation of the athletic ball in space according to the elongated member assembly as the training tool travels toward the target; and comparing the rotation of the athletic ball with the desired rotation. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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