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Method and apparatus for basketball shooting skill development

  • US 5,807,195 A
  • Filed: 11/04/1996
  • Issued: 09/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for developing basketball shooting skill in a basketball trainee, comprising:

  • a movable rigid frame, a basketball goal and backboard assembly connected to a height adjusting mechanism, said mechanism including a cable and winch assembly connected to said movable rigid frame;

    a carrier borne on wheels, said carrier supporting said movable rigid frame;

    a floor mat bearing basketball court location indicia;

    one or more spindles connected to said carrier, each including ratcheted ends, each spindle adapted to receive said floor mat; and

    whereby said basketball goal and backboard assembly is adjusted in height by said cable and winch assembly to match a selected height suitable for said trainee standing upon any of the location indicia borne on said floor mat;

    whereby said one or more spindles, said floor mat, said movable rigid frame and said basketball goal and backboard all being supported by and transportable by said carrier.

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