Training Device for Gymnasium

Abstract

An apparatus for training basketball players to “stay low” is disclosed. The training device has an outstretched arm under which a basketball player can train to “stay low.” In order to not injure the player, the outstretched arm moves if touched. The outstretched arm is able to move independently from the base of the device so that if a player touches the arm, the device does not tip over and fall, or generally move a very large distance that would require repositioning of the device.

1 . A “stay low” training apparatus, comprising: 
 a base;    an arm coupled to the base through a post, the arm disposed to return to a resting position by a compliance inducing device; and    wherein the resting position of the arm is at a height at least three feet above a lower surface of the base.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base is sized and dimensioned such that it will not tip over during normal use.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of support legs.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the arm can be set to have any of a plurality of resting positions.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the post comprises telescoping pieces.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the arm is disposed to swivel around an axis located at the post.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a resting position of the arm is less than five feet above a lower surface of the base.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a second arm.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the compliance inducing device comprises an elastic member.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the elastic member is functionally attached to the base is within 15 inches of the post.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a height of the arm is user adjustable.