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Method and apparatus for indicating the optimal shot path of a basketball

  • US 5,365,427 A
  • Filed: 02/10/1993
  • Issued: 11/15/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer implemented method for training a player to shoot a ball at a target along an arcuate optimal shot trajectory, comprising the steps of:

  • a. using a computer for calculating an optimal shot path trajectory relative to said players location, said optimal shot path trajectory situated along an arcuate path running for generally the players point of release to generally said target;

    b. providing shot path indicia means for visually indicating said arcuate path, wherein indicating said accurate path further comprises the sub steps of;

    i. providing a first visible light path forming a flat vertical plane running in mid-air from the target to the player'"'"'s point of release;

    ii. providing a second visible light path forming an arcuate plane, situated along said arcuate path comprising said optimal shot path;

    iii. intersecting said first and second visible light paths, indicating in mid-air said optimal shot path trajectory,c. aiming and shooting said ball along said intersection of said first and second light sources.

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