Swing training device

Abstract

A swing training device includes an adjustable belt, a base plate, a guide arm and a club connector. The base plate is secured to the user's torso with the adjustable belt. The guide arm attaches to the base plate so as to be hinged both horizontally and vertically. The golf club attaches to the guide arm opposite the base plate. The connecting mechanism contains a hinge that allows the golf club to move in an angular and rotational motion relative to the guide arm. When used properly, the swing training device will assist the user in developing muscle memory of a proper swing.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A swing training device for training the swing of a user, the device comprising: 
 a base plate for secure attachment to the user's body;    a guide arm pivotally attached to said base plate with a yoke assembly; and    a club connector slideably attached to said guide arm;    wherein said club connector is coupled to a sports implement.    
     
     
         2 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said base plate is secured to the user's body with an adjustable belt.  
     
     
         3 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein the yoke assembly comprises a dual hinge mechanism so that said guide arm is hinged both vertically and horizontally relative to the base plate for pivoting about two axes of rotation.  
     
     
         4 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said guide arm is attached to said base plate with a ball and socket mechanism.  
     
     
         5 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said guide arm is a liner rigid member.  
     
     
         6 . The swing training device of  claim 5  wherein said club connector attaches to said guide arm to allow angular, rotational, and axial movement of the sports implement relative to the guide arm.  
     
     
         7 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said guide arm comprises a telescoping mechanism.  
     
     
         8 . The swing training device of  claim 7  wherein said club connector is attached to the end of the telescoping mechanism opposite the base plate so that axial movement is provided by the telescoping action of said guide arm.  
     
     
         9 . The swing training device of  claim 6  wherein said club connector attaches to said guide arm to allow angular and rotational movement of the attached golf club relative to the guide arm.  
     
     
         10 . The swing training device of  claim 6  wherein said club connector attaches to said guide arm to allow angular movement of the attached golf club relative to the guide arm.  
     
     
         11 . The swing training device of  claim 6  wherein said club connector attaches to said guide arm to allow no angular or rotational movement of the attached golf club relative to the guide arm.  
     
     
         12 . The swing training device of  claim 6  wherein said club connector includes linear bearings for reduced frictional resistance along said guide arm.  
     
     
         13 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said sports implement is attached to a golf club.  
     
     
         14 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said sports implement is a baseball bat.  
     
     
         15 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein said sports implement is a softball bat.