US2003087711A1PendingUtilityA1

Training apparatus

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Priority: Nov 8, 2001Filed: Nov 8, 2001Published: May 8, 2003
Est. expiryNov 8, 2021(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Peter Morrison
A63B 69/002A63B 69/0097A63B 69/0024
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Abstract

This invention relates to a training apparatus, and in particular to an apparatus usable as a training aid for sports such as football, basketball, hockey etc. According to the invention there is provided a training apparatus comprising a number of substantially rigid targets arranged around a training area. The targets may be separated, and retaining means provided therebetween. The targets may be arranged on a base member, and be movable relative to the base member. The targets may be in the form of mannequins simulating teammates and possibly also opponents of the trainee.

Claims

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1 . A training apparatus comprising a number of substantially rigid targets arranged around a training area.  
     
     
         2 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the targets are separated, and in which retaining means is located between adjacent targets.  
     
     
         3 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which each target is mounted upon a substantially rigid frame member.  
     
     
         4 . A training apparatus according to  claim 4  in which the target is releasably mounted to the frame member.  
     
     
         5 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the targets are arranged upon a base member.  
     
     
         6 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the targets are movable relative to the base member.  
     
     
         7 . A training apparatus according to  claim 5  in which the base member is substantially circular.  
     
     
         8 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the targets carry identifying indicia.  
     
     
         9 . A training apparatus according to  claim 8  in which means are provided to issue instructions to the trainee regarding the target(s) to be aimed at.  
     
     
         10 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which each target is in the form of a mannequin.  
     
     
         11 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  in which the targets are substantially vertical.

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