Apparatus, system and method for training overhand throwing mechanics
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1. A method for dictating the path in space of a person'"'"'s stride foot while performing the overhand throwing motion, the person being defined by a center line that bisects the body vertically into equal left and right sides, the method comprising:
- providing a training apparatus on a throwing surface, the training apparatus comprising a first end, a second end, and a guiding surface interconnecting the first end to the second end, the guiding surface being adjustable in altitude; and
performing the act of throwing toward a target including (a) standing on the throwing surface adjacent the training apparatus in a starting position, (b) directing the stride foot from the throwing surface to a contact point on the guiding surface wherein the side of the person'"'"'s lead hip is on a substantially direct path toward the target, (c) directing the stride foot along the guiding surface toward the second end until the person'"'"'s hips begin to rotate open toward the throwing target defining the moment of removal of the stride foot off the guiding surface, and (d) from the moment of removal directing the stride foot to a landing spot on the throwing surface adjacent the training apparatus.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for training the overhand throwing motion. The apparatus comprises a first end having a first altitude relative to a throwing surface; an opposing second end having a second altitude relative to the throwing surface; and an unobstructed guiding surface interconnecting the first end to the second end and defining a slope there between.
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1. A method for dictating the path in space of a person'"'"'s stride foot while performing the overhand throwing motion, the person being defined by a center line that bisects the body vertically into equal left and right sides, the method comprising:
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providing a training apparatus on a throwing surface, the training apparatus comprising a first end, a second end, and a guiding surface interconnecting the first end to the second end, the guiding surface being adjustable in altitude; and performing the act of throwing toward a target including (a) standing on the throwing surface adjacent the training apparatus in a starting position, (b) directing the stride foot from the throwing surface to a contact point on the guiding surface wherein the side of the person'"'"'s lead hip is on a substantially direct path toward the target, (c) directing the stride foot along the guiding surface toward the second end until the person'"'"'s hips begin to rotate open toward the throwing target defining the moment of removal of the stride foot off the guiding surface, and (d) from the moment of removal directing the stride foot to a landing spot on the throwing surface adjacent the training apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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