Multi-functional athletic training system
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1. A multi-functional training system comprising:
- a handheld control unit for initializing, programming and selecting between different modes of operation of said training system, including at least a REACTION mode, a PATTERN mode, and a SPLIT mode, and a plurality of cue methods for each mode, including at least MANUAL VISUAL, MANUAL V &
A, CADENCE, and PAD cue methods;
at least one training dome capable of bi-directional communication with said control unit, said training dome having a vertically adjustable housing section, a light beam emitter/detector pair for emitting and receiving an optical beam, an LED light means, a display screen, a timer unit, and a manually operated switch for deactivating said timer; and
a touchpad unit capable of communicating with said control unit and having a push button switch adapted to cause an infrared signal to be released and an audible sound to be emitted when said switch is released.
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Abstract
A multi-functional athletic training system for automating many currently manually implemented tasks and performing reaction time, football receiver pattern, and shuttle/split training exercises, including one or more identical training domes, a touchpad unit, and a handheld control unit. In each mode of operation, different cue methods such as MANUAL VISUAL, MANUAL VISUAL & AUDIBLE, CADENCE and PAD may be selected to vary and train the athlete to respond to different starting cues.
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1. A multi-functional training system comprising:
a handheld control unit for initializing, programming and selecting between different modes of operation of said training system, including at least a REACTION mode, a PATTERN mode, and a SPLIT mode, and a plurality of cue methods for each mode, including at least MANUAL VISUAL, MANUAL V &
A, CADENCE, and PAD cue methods;at least one training dome capable of bi-directional communication with said control unit, said training dome having a vertically adjustable housing section, a light beam emitter/detector pair for emitting and receiving an optical beam, an LED light means, a display screen, a timer unit, and a manually operated switch for deactivating said timer; and a touchpad unit capable of communicating with said control unit and having a push button switch adapted to cause an infrared signal to be released and an audible sound to be emitted when said switch is released. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of training an athlete using a multi-functional training system having a plurality of components including at least one training dome and a touchpad unit comprising the steps of:
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(a) selecting a desired exercise operational mode, wherein a REACTION mode is selected; (b) positioning the components of said system on a training location according to the requirements of said desired operational mode, whereby said at least one training dome is positioned a measured distance from said touchpad unit; (c) ensuring that the vertical height of said at least one training dome is properly adjusted; (d) establishing bi-directional radio frequency communication between said at least one training dome and a control unit, including applying power to the control unit and at least one training dome, and programming the addresses of each of said at least one training dome to enable the control unit to uniquely communicate with each of said domes at said addresses; (e) using the control unit, selecting at least one training dome and receiving confirmation that said dome was selected; (f) selecting the number of players; and (g) selecting the type of cue method by which said players will be prompted to perform the training program, whereby the type of cue method is selected from the set of cue methods containing MANUAL VISUAL, MANUAL V &
A, CADENCE, and PAD. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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