Sports training apparatus for vertical jump and balance improvement
First Claim
1. A sports training apparatus for training athletes, comprising:
- a first jump unit, said first jump unit having a first side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms spaced above and substantially parallel to the ground surface;
a second jump unit, said second jump unit having a second side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms spaced above and substantially parallel to the ground surface;
a center section, said center section having a first end, a second end and a generally rectilinear balance member, said balance member having a top face, said top face in substantially planar relationship with one of said one or more jump steps on said first jump unit and on said second jump unit;
first connecting means for releasably connecting said first end of said center section to said first jump unit; and
second connecting means for releasably connecting said second end of said center section to said second jump unit.
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Abstract
An apparatus for use in training and conditioning athletes, particularly an athlete'"'"'s jumping and balance abilities. The apparatus has jump stations with one or more platforms each that are spaced above the ground at various heights for exercises to improve an athlete'"'"'s jumping ability. An athlete practices his or her jumping skills by jumping from the ground surface to the platforms. A center section interconnects two jump stations. The center section has a balance member that allows the athlete to practice his or her balance skills. The apparatus can be constructed of light weight materials so that it can be moved. The apparatus can also be manufactured for disassembly so that it can be easily moved to desired practice areas, such as a basketball court, and to facilitate storage. Use of the apparatus can be combined with development of the specific skills necessary for the athlete'"'"'s desired sports training.
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20 Claims
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1. A sports training apparatus for training athletes, comprising:
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a first jump unit, said first jump unit having a first side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms spaced above and substantially parallel to the ground surface; a second jump unit, said second jump unit having a second side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms spaced above and substantially parallel to the ground surface; a center section, said center section having a first end, a second end and a generally rectilinear balance member, said balance member having a top face, said top face in substantially planar relationship with one of said one or more jump steps on said first jump unit and on said second jump unit; first connecting means for releasably connecting said first end of said center section to said first jump unit; and second connecting means for releasably connecting said second end of said center section to said second jump unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A sports training apparatus for training athletes, comprising:
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a first jump unit, said first jump unit having a first side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms; a second jump unit, said second jump unit having a second side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms; a center section interconnecting said first jump unit and said second jump unit, said center section having a first end, a second end and a generally rectilinear balance member, said balance member having a top face; one or more brace members; and a hinge connecting each of said one or more brace members to said center section, said hinge suitable for locking each of said one or more brace members in a brace condition. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A sports training apparatus for training athletes, comprising:
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a first jump unit, said first jump unit having a first side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms; a second jump unit, said second jump unit having a second side face and one or more jump steps, said one or more jump steps defining one or more generally planar platforms; a center section interconnecting said first jump unit and said second jump unit, said center section having a first end, a second end and a generally rectilinear balance member, said balance member having a top face; one or more brace members, said brace members comprised of telescoping tubular members; and brace connector means for connecting said one or more brace members to said center section. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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