Golf training seat and method

Abstract

A method and training device for practicing golf strokes that comprises a seat supported by one telescopically adjustable post that the golfer positions between the legs to maintain the proper stance, swing and follow through with only pivoting of the seat and post around a longitudinal axis of the post and not sway or.vertical motion allowed during the entire swing and follow through.

1 . A golf swing training device for learning the proper stance, body alignment, swing motion and follow through, the device comprising: 
 a vertical rigid post comprising a means for adjusting the length of the post, a means for locking the post at a desired length, and a bottom means for retaining a bottom of the post in one place on the ground, the post adapted to be positioned midway between a golfer's feet in alignment with the balls of the golfer's feet with the knees of the golfer slightly bent;    a seat mounted on top of the post, the seat comprising a narrow seat attached to the post by a means for adjusting the angle of the seat relative to the post and a means for locking the seat at a desired angle to the post, the seat adapted to be positioned between a user's legs at a height which simulates a riding position of the golfer on the seat, the device adapted for positioning a golfer's stance with a golfer's body properly aligned for a successful golf swing, adapted for maintaining a proper alignment of a golfer's body during a swing at a golf ball and during a followthrough after a shot, so that a golfer feels the position and alignment of the seat and post throughout a stance, body alignment, swing, and followthrough to assist a golfer in attaining a proper stance, body alignment, swing, and follow through by feeling the position and alignment of the post and seat during the entire swing and attempting to maintain the position of the device in a vertical position with only pivoting of the seat and post around a longitudinal axis of the post and not sway or vertical motion allowed during the entire swing and follow through.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the means for adjusting the length of the post comprises at least two telescoping sections on the post slidably interconnected.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises a threaded collar adapted to tighten to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises a spring loaded pin in a first of the at least two telescoping sections adapted to be removably insertable in one of a series of vertically spaced holes in a second of the at least two telescoping sections to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises both a threaded collar adapted to tighten to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections and a spring loaded pin in a first of the at least two telescoping sections adapted to be removably insertable in one of a series of vertically spaced holes in a second of the at least two telescoping sections to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the bottom means for retaining a bottom of the post in one place on the ground comprises a rubberized foot attached to a bottom end of the post, wherein the foot is adapted for creating an indent in the ground and adapted for pivoting but not swaying or moving vertically during a swing.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the means for adjusting the angle of the seat relative to the post comprises a pivotable connection between the seat and the post, the connection adapted to be adjusted and secured.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the a means for locking the seat at a desired angle to the post comprises a clamp for binding the pivotable connection at a desired angle.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the post is adapted for fitting in a golf bag with the seat outside the golf bag for storage and transportation.  
   
   
       10 . A golf swing training method for learning the proper stance, body alignment, swing motion and follow through, the method comprising: 
 a first step of positioning a vertical rigid post midway between a golfer's feet in alignment with the balls of the golfer's feet, adjusting the length of the post by a means for adjusting the length of the post, locking the post at a desired length by a means for locking the post at a desired length so that the golfer's knees are slightly bent, and securing a bottom of the post in one place by a bottom means for retaining a bottom of the post in one place on the ground;    a second step of positioning a seat mounted on top of the post between a user's legs at a height which simulates a riding position of the golfer on the seat, the seat comprising a narrow seat attached to the post by a means for adjusting the angle of the seat relative to the post and a means for locking the seat at a desired angle to the post, adjusting the angle of the seat relative to the post and locking it at the desired angle so that the device is positioned for a golfer's proper golf driving stance with a golfer's body properly aligned for a successful golf swing, maintaining a proper alignment of a golfer's body during a swing at a golf ball, and during a followthrough after a shot, so that a golfer feels the position and alignment of the seat and post throughout a stance, body alignment, swing, and followthrough to assist a golfer in attaining a proper stance, body alignment, swing, and follow through by feeling the position and alignment of the post and seat during the entire swing and attempting to maintain the position of the device in a vertical position with only pivoting of the seat and post around a longitudinal axis of the post and not sway or vertical motion allowed during the entire swing and follow through.    
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the means for adjusting the length of the post comprises at least two telescoping sections on the post slidably interconnected and the second step includes sliding the at least two telescoping sections to adjust the length.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises a threaded collar adapted to tighten to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections and the second step further comprises tightening the threaded collar to lock the length of the post at a desired length.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises a spring loaded pin in a first of the at least two telescoping sections adapted to be removably insertable in one of a series of vertically spaced holes in a second of the at least two telescoping sections to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections and the second step further comprises engaging the spring loaded pin in one of the vertically spaced holes.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the means for locking the post at a desired length comprises both a threaded collar adapted to tighten to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections and a spring loaded pin in a first of the at least two telescoping sections adapted to be removably insertable in one of a series of vertically spaced holes in a second of the at least two telescoping sections to prevent movement between the at least two telescoping sections and the second step further comprises tightening the threaded collar to lock the length of the post at a desired length and engaging the spring loaded pin in one of the vertically spaced holes.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the bottom means for retaining a bottom of the post in one place on the ground comprises a rubberized foot attached to a bottom end of the post and the first step further comprises easily creating an indentation by the rubberized foot in the ground at the proper location.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the means for adjusting the angle of the seat relative to the post comprises a pivotable connection between the seat and the post and the second step further comprises pivoting the seat relative to the post.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the a means for locking the seat at a desired angle to the post comprises a clamp for binding the pivotable connection at a desired angle and the second step further comprises binding the pivotable connection.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of storing the device by inserting the post into a golf bag with the seat outside the golf bag for storage and transportation.