Lacrosse training device

Abstract

A lacrosse training and conditioning device includes a weighted device shaped and dimensioned to resemble a traditional lacrosse stick having a generally triangular shaped head and elongated rod. The device further includes a conventional hollow lacrosse stick handle secured to the weighted device, such that the lacrosse training and conditioning device when used will exercise the identical muscles used by lacrosse players. In accordance with an alternate embodiment, the device includes an elongated weighted handle member shaped and dimensioned to resemble a traditional lacrosse handle and fit within a traditional lacrosse stick handle and a conventional hollow lacrosse stick handle secured to the weighted device.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A lacrosse training and conditioning device, comprising: 
 a weighted device shaped and dimensioned to resemble a traditional lacrosse stick having a generally triangular shaped head and elongated rod; and    a conventional hollow lacrosse stick handle secured to the weighted device, such that the lacrosse training and conditioning device when used will exercise the identical muscles used by lacrosse players.    
     
     
         2 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongated rod is shaped and dimensioned to extend through the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         3 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the hollow lacrosse stick handle includes a first end and a second end, and a connecting member adjacent the triangular shaped head engages the first end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         4 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the hollow lacrosse stick handle includes a first end and a second end, and the elongated rod includes a selectively removable connecting member shaped and dimensioned for engaging the second end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         5 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 1 , further including an additional weight selectively secured to the triangular shaped head.  
     
     
         6 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 5 , further including a weight bracket selectively securing the additional weight to the triangular shaped head.  
     
     
         7 . A lacrosse training and conditioning device shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a conventional hollow lacrosse stick handle such that the lacrosse training and conditioning device when used will exercise the identical muscles used by lacrosse players, the lacrosse training and conditioning device comprising: 
 a weighted device shaped and dimensioned to resemble a traditional lacrosse stick, the weighted device including a generally triangular shaped head and an elongated rod.    
     
     
         8 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the elongated rod is shaped and dimensioned to extend through the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         9 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the hollow lacrosse stick handle includes a first end and a second end, and the triangular shaped head engages the first end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         10 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the hollow lacrosse stick handle includes a first end and a second end, and the elongated rod includes a selectively removable connecting member shaped and dimensioned for engaging the second end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         11 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 7 , further including an additional weight selectively secured to the triangular shaped head.  
     
     
         12 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 11 , further including a weight bracket selectively securing the additional weight to the triangular shaped head.  
     
     
         13 . A lacrosse training and conditioning device, comprising: 
 an elongated weighted handle member shaped and dimensioned to resemble a traditional lacrosse handle and fit within a traditional lacrosse stick handle; and    a conventional lacrosse stick having a hollow handle and a head, the lacrosse stick secured to the weighted device, such that the lacrosse training and conditioning device when used will exercise the identical muscles used by lacrosse players.    
     
     
         14 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 13 , wherein the elongated weighted handle member is shaped and dimensioned to extend through the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         15 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 13 , wherein the hollow lacrosse stick handle includes a first end and a second end, and the weighted handle member includes connecting members for securing the weighted handle member within the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         16 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 15 , wherein the weighted handle member includes a first connecting member engaging the first end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.  
     
     
         17 . The lacrosse training and conditioning device according to  claim 15 , wherein the weighted handle member includes a second connecting member engaging the second end of the hollow lacrosse stick handle.