SKIS AND HANDLEBAR ACCESSORIES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING SLEDS

A training sled including a pair of nonlinear runners of tubular construction arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A head crossbar of tubular construction may extend between first ends of the runners and may be joined thereto so as to form a continuous tubular U-shaped member with the runners. A weight bearing member may be affixed to and extend between the pair of nonlinear runners near mid-sections thereof. A rear crossbar of tubular construction may extend between and may be disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and may be joined thereto opposite the head crossbar, so as to present a rearward facing surface against which force may be applied. The training sled may include a removable handlebar in a variety of configurations. A ski accessory may be configured to removably attach to the training sled. The ski accessory may include a pair of nonlinear skis arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A friction-reducing layer may be disposed on a bottom portion of each of the pair of skis. A ski head crossbar may extend between head ends of the pair of skis. A ski rear crossbar may extend between rear ends of the pair of skis. Attachment arms may be disposed on an inner portion of each of the pair of skis and may be configured to removably attach to the athletic training sled. 1. A training sled comprising:a pair of nonlinear runners of tubular construction arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane;a head crossbar of tubular construction extending between first ends of the runners and joined thereto so as to form a continuous tubular U-shaped member with the runners;a weight bearing member affixed to and extending between the pair of nonlinear runners near mid-sections thereof;a rear crossbar of tubular construction extending between and disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and joined thereto opposite the head crossbar so as to present a rearward ...

LOGO DISPLAYING MINIATURE FOOTBALL PYLON

A logo displaying miniature football pylon is disclosed. The pylon includes an elastomeric body having a greater longitudinal, height-wise dimension than a transverse dimension. The pylon has a height-wise bottom portion, which includes a height-wise bottom surface for being seated on a tabletop, and a weighted mass substantially concealed therein, providing stability to the pylon when positioned on the tabletop. The pylon includes a top surface which height-wise opposes the bottom surface, and at least one side surface that includes at least one logo portion, which is at or adjacent to the pylon top surface, and contains logo indicia. From this, the pylon is capable of stably displaying the logo indicia in an upright configuration above the tabletop. 1) A logo displaying tabletop pylon , comprising:an elastomeric body having a greater longitudinal, height-wise dimension than a transverse dimension;the pylon includes a height-wise bottom portion, which further includes a height-wise bottom surface for being seated on a tabletop, and a weighted mass substantially concealed therein, providing stability to the pylon when positioned on a tabletop; andthe pylon includes a top surface which height-wise opposes the bottom surface, and at least one side surface, which includes at least one logo portion, which is at or adjacent to the pylon top surface, and contains logo indicia;whereby the pylon is capable of stably displaying the logo indicia in an upright configuration above the tabletop.2) The pylon of claim 1 , wherein:said at least one side surface comprises at least four side surfaces, of which:opposing first and second surfaces are front and back surfaces, depth-wise spaced on said pylon, defining a depth-wise span of said pylon; andopposing third and fourth surfaces are left and right surfaces, widthwise spaced on said pylon, defining a widthwise span of said pylon.3) The pylon of claim 2 , wherein:the pylon body is a substantially oblong, rectangular parallel piped ...

FUMBLE CAUSING TRAINING DEVICE FOR FOOTBALL

A training device is disclosed, which includes a ball and a biasing member , where a distal portion of the ball is connected to a proximate end of the biasing member . A support member is connected to a distal end of the biasing member , where the support member is adapted for being connected to a stationary support structure . From this configuration, the ball is capable of deflecting from an initial, rest configuration when the ball is perturbed by clubbing, punching and/or chopping, and rapidly returning to the rest configuration after the perturbation. 1. A training device , comprising:a ball and a biasing member, where a distal portion of the ball is connected to a proximate end of the biasing member; anda support member connected to a distal end of the biasing member, where the support member is adapted for being connected to a stationary support structure;whereby the ball is capable of deflecting from an initial, rest configuration when the ball is perturbed, by clubbing, punching and/or chopping, and rapidly returning to the rest configuration after the perturbation.2. The training device of claim 1 , where the ball is oblong shaped.3. The training device of claim 2 , where the ball is a football.4. The training device of claim 1 , where the basing member is a spring.5. The training device of claim 4 , where the basing member is a coil spring.6. The training device of claim 5 , where the coil spring is a tension spring.7. The training device of claim 4 , where the system is over-damped claim 4 , under-damped or critically damped claim 4 , whereby the ball experiences minimal or substantially no repeated undulations following the perturbation.8. The training device of claim 5 , wherein the ball is connected to the spring via a rod extending therebetween.9. The training device of claim 8 , where the ball is filled with polyurethane foam.10. The training device of claim 15 , where the proximate end of the rod extends into the ball and has an anchoring member ...

BASKETBALL TRAINER FOR DEVELOPING GRIPPING STRENGTH AND POWER

A training device is disclosed, which includes a ball and an anchored connecting structure that is anchored to the ball . A distal portion of the anchored connecting structure is a connector , extending from a distal portion of the ball , that is capable of connecting with a motion resisting device . A proximate portion of the anchored connecting structure extends into an inner volume of the ball , whereby resistance is provided to twisting and pulling motions between the anchored connecting structure and the ball , resulting from torsion and thrust loading during training. 1. A training device , comprising:a ball and an anchored connecting structure that is anchored to the ball;a distal portion of the anchored connecting structure is a connector, extending from a distal portion of the ball, that is capable of connecting with a motion resisting device; anda proximate portion of the anchored connecting structure extends into an inner volume of the ball, whereby resistance is provided to twisting and pulling motions between the anchored connecting structure and the ball, resulting from torsion and thrust loading during training.2. The training device of claim 1 , where the ball is spherical.3. The training device of claim 2 , where the ball a basketball.4. The training device of claim 1 , where the connector is a hook.520. The training device of claim 2 , where the hook is a fixed or swivel eye bolt.620. The training device of claim 2 , where the hook is a climbing connector.7. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the proximate portion of the anchored connecting structure includes a rod which extends into a distal opening in the ball claim 1 , where a distal end of the rod is connected to a proximate end of the connector.8. The training device of claim 7 , where the distal end of the rod is substantially planar with the distal opening in the ball.9. The training device of claim 7 , where the ball inner volume is filled with polyurethane foam.10. The training ...

FUNCTIONAL POWER GRIP

The disclosure includes a variety of functional power grips. An exemplary grip includes a generally elongate handle portion having a gripping surface for a user, and a generally flexible member having a first end and a second end, the generally flexible member having a cross sectional dimension that is substantially the same as the handle portion, wherein the first and second ends of the generally flexible member are attached to first and second ends of the handle portion, the handle portion and generally flexible member cooperating to form a loop, and a coupler disposed about the generally flexible member for attaching the functional power grip to a piece of exercise equipment. 1. A functional power grip , comprising:a) a generally elongate handle portion having a gripping surface for a user; andb) a generally flexible member having a first end and a second end, the generally flexible member having a cross sectional dimension that is substantially the same as the handle portion, wherein the first and second ends of the generally flexible member are attached to first and second ends of the handle portion, the handle portion and generally flexible member cooperating to form a loop; andc) a coupler disposed about the generally flexible member for attaching the functional power grip to a piece of exercise equipment.2. The functional power grip of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of crimps claim 1 , each crimp being swaged to one of the first and second ends of the generally flexible member claim 1 , and wherein the crimps are fitted into and attached to the generally elongate handle portion.3. The functional power grip of claim 2 , wherein the generally flexible member is a rope claim 2 , and wherein the generally elongate handle portion is a tubular member.4. The functional power grip of claim 3 , wherein the crimps are press-fit into the handle portion.5. The functional power grip of claim 3 , wherein the crimps are attached to the handle portion by a coupling ...

THRUSTBACK TRAINING SLED

The disclosure includes a variety of thrustback sleds. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a thrust back training sled, including a base including a plurality of horizontal runners, a generally horizontal rail assembly disposed on the base, a trolley assembly disposed on the generally horizontal rail assembly, the trolley assembly including a plurality of rollers received by the rail assembly, the trolley being adapted to translate from a first, forward position to a second, rearward position along the generally horizontal rail assembly. The sled can further include a generally horizontally oriented spring adapted to prevent horizontal movement of the trolley from the first position to the second position, a pivotable mounting plate pivotally attached to the trolley assembly, the pivotable mounting plate being adapted to rotate from a first lower position to a second, higher position about a center of rotation, and a generally vertically oriented spring adapted to prevent vertical movement of the pivotable mounting plate from the first position to the second position. 1. A thrust back training sled , comprising:a) a base including a plurality of horizontal runners;b) a generally horizontal rail assembly disposed on the base;c) a trolley assembly disposed on the generally horizontal rail assembly, the trolley assembly including a plurality of rollers received by the generally horizontal rail assembly, the trolley being adapted to translate from a first, forward position to a second, rearward position along the generally horizontal rail assembly; andd) a generally horizontally oriented spring adapted to prevent horizontal movement of the trolley from the first position to the second position.2. The sled of claim 1 , further comprising:a) a pivotable mounting plate pivotally attached to the trolley assembly, the pivotable mounting plate being adapted to rotate from a first lower position to a second, higher position about a center of rotation; andb) a generally ...

Tackling ring training devices and methods

The disclosure provides embodiments of a tackling ring and methods of use therefore that are useful for training safer techniques of football tackling.

TRAINING DEVICES AND METHODS

The disclosure provides embodiments of a training device and related methods of use. 1. A method of plyometrics training , comprising: i) the training device is defined by an outer planform lateral dimension and a thickness defined by the distance between the front and back faces;', 'ii) the outer planform lateral dimension is between about 36 inches and about 72 inches; and', 'iii) the thickness is between about 10 inches and about 30 inches; and, 'a) providing a training device having dimensions that simulate the height and dimensions of an agricultural type tire, the device including a generally cylindrical structure defined by front and back fabric planar non-marking faces configured to avoid leaving markings on a floor of an exercise area, said faces being connected and intersected by an outer annular fabric planar wall to define and surround a generally cylindrical volume, the generally cylindrical volume being filled with a monolithic, substantially rigid foam body that surrounds a weighted reservoir disposed within the foam body, the training device having a rectangular cross-section, whereinb) performing a plyometrics exercise drill using the training device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the training device is further provided with a plurality of handles attached to the outer annular fabric planar wall claim 1 , and further wherein the method includes flipping the training device end over end by gripping the handles claim 1 , and lifting the ring from a flat position onto the floor up onto its side claim 1 , and then pushing the ring down onto the ground.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is practiced on a polished gymnasium floor.4. The method of claim 1 , herein the method further includes laying the training device flat on a floor claim 1 , and repeatedly jumping from the floor up onto the training device claim 1 , and off of the training device onto the floor.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a plurality of said ...

SKIS AND HANDLEBAR ACCESSORIES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING SLEDS

A training sled including a pair of nonlinear runners is disclosed arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane. A head crossbar may extend between first ends of the runners and may be joined thereto so as to form a U-shaped member with the runners. A weight bearing member may be affixed to and extend between the pair of nonlinear runners near mid-sections thereof. A rear crossbar may extend between and may be disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and may be joined thereto opposite the head crossbar. 1. A training sled comprising: i) a pair of runners arranged in parallel relative to a center axis and a plane;', 'ii) a head crossbar extending between the runners near a first end of the runners and joined thereto;', 'iii) a weight bearing portion affixed to and extending between the pair of runners near mid-sections thereof; and', 'iv) a rear crossbar extending between and disposed above the plane of the runners proximate second ends thereof and joined thereto opposite the head crossbar so as to present a rearward facing surface against which force may be applied; and, 'a) an upper portion, includingb) a selectively removable modular ski assembly disposed beneath the runners of the upper portion including at least two skis attached to each other by at least one lateral crossbar, the modular ski assembly being removable to permit the training sled to be pushed or pulled on the bottom surface of the runners in a first mode of operation without the removable modular ski assembly, and in a second mode of operation with the removable modular ski assembly attached to permit the training sled to be pulled on the skis.2. The training sled of claim 1 , wherein the selectively removable modular ski assembly includes:a) a friction-reducing layer disposed on a bottom portion of each of the pair of skis to permit the sled to be pulled on a smooth surface;b) a first lateral crossbar extending between the skis near the front end of the ...

Hip Thrust Sled

A hip thrust sled may include a pair of spaced apart runners configured in generally parallel relation to each other. A first cross member extends between and is connected to the spaced apart runners proximate to a distal end of the hip thrust sled. A second cross member extends between and is connected to the spaced apart runners near a proximal end of the hip thrust sled to receive removable weights. A pendulum arm is rotatably attached at its distal end to the first cross member and is configured at a proximal end to move vertically relative to the spaced apart runners. The pendulum arm extends towards the proximal end of the hip thrust sled at an upward angle. An adjustable stop may limit the vertical movement of the pendulum arm. A handlebar may be attached to the proximal end of the pendulum arm.

Sports goal

The disclosure provides embodiments of a goal frame and net suitable for use in the sport of lacrosse and other sports. An upper frame portion typically includes a top horizontal crossbar connecting two vertical front posts. A second piece of the goal structure typically includes a base frame portion which can be formed from, for example, two elongate structural members (e.g., flat metal bars) connected to and terminating at a hinge which can be selectively opened into a “V” shape. A plurality of rods can pass through a number of pockets sewn around the perimeter of the net and tubular sleeves of the upper and lower frame portions about the perimeter of the frame creating an assembled goal with a net.

Athletic training sled apparatus

A weight sled apparatus useful for strength training and simulating the resistance of an opponent during a blocking event has a tubular construction forming a U-shaped member having a pair of parallel legs which serve as runners. A weight bearing member affixed to and extending between the pair of runners allows mounting of removable mount weights on a horn projecting therefrom. A crossbar extending between the runner ends presents a rearward facing surface at least 8 inches above the plane of the runners against which force may be applied. An optional handlebar attachment presents a rearward facing surface against which force may applied in a range from 8 inches to 40 inches above the plane of the runners and normal thereto. The weight sled affords a trainee multiple force application surfaces near the center of gravity of the sled and at differing vertical heights, enabling a more realistic simulation of the resistance presented during a blocking event.

Athletic training sled apparatus

A weight sled apparatus useful for strength training and simulating the resistance of an opponent during a blocking event has a tubular construction forming a U-shaped member having a pair of parallel legs which serve as runners. A weight bearing member affixed to and extending between the pair of runners allows mounting of removable mount weights on a horn projecting therefrom. A crossbar extending between the runner ends presents a rearward facing surface at least 8 inches above the plane of the runners against which force may applied. An optional handlebar attachment presents a rearward facing surface against which force may applied in a range from 8 inches to 40 inches above the plane of the runners and normal thereto. The weight sled affords a trainee multiple force application surfaces near the center of gravity of the sled and at differing vertical heights, enabling a more realistic simulation of the resistance presented during a blocking event.

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Training device

Tackling ring training devices and methods

The disclosure provides embodiments of a tackling ring and methods of use therefore that are useful for training safer techniques of football tackling.