Sports trainer

Abstract

A simulated human torso is provided with a lateral slot and latch which permits the torso to be mounted on and slideable along the perimeter ropes of a boxing ring. The simulated human torso may also be provided with adjustable arms, target identifiers and the like to simulate defensive positions and training targets. Since the simulated human torso is slideably mounted on perimeter ropes, it may move laterally along the ropes in response to actions of the trainee.

1 . A training device comprising a simulated human torso adapted for mounting on and lateral movement along perimeter ropes defining the perimeter of a sports arena. 
   
   
       2 . A training device as defined in  claim 1  wherein said sports arena is a boxing ring. 
   
   
       3 . A training device as defined in  claim 1  wherein said simulated human torso defines a slot passing laterally therethrough adapted to accommodate at least one perimeter rope of a sports arena. 
   
   
       4 . A training device as defined in  claim 3  including latch means for securing said at least one perimeter rope in a slideable relationship within said slot. 
   
   
       5 . A training device as defined in  claim 1  further comprising at least one simulated arm supported by and projecting from said simulated human torso. 
   
   
       6 . A training device as defined in  claim 5  wherein said simulated arm comprises at least two segments. 
   
   
       7 . A training device as defined in  claim 5  wherein said simulated arm comprises at least one adjustably articulated segment. 
   
   
       8 . A training device as defined in  claim 1  further comprising designated target identifiers on said simulated human torso. 
   
   
       9 . A training device as defined in  claim 1  wherein said simulated human torso comprises a head portion and a body portion. 
   
   
       10 . A training device as defined in  claim 9  further comprising at least one designated target identifier on the head portion of said simulated human torso. 
   
   
       11 . A training device as defined in  claim 9  further comprising at least one designated target identifier on the body portion of said simulated human torso.