Bowling Training Device

Abstract

A training device is disclosed, the device includes a flexible strap that attaches to an article of clothing worn on a lower part of the body and worn by a user over the shoulder thereby maintaining a proper swing and release of a bowling ball.

1 . A bowling harness comprising:
 a flexible strap adapted to be worn by a user over the shoulder, said strap attaches to an article of clothing worn on a lower part of the body, wherein said strap maintains a proper posture for the user.   
   
   
       2 . The harness of  claim 1  wherein the part of the strap that contacts the user is narrower than the remainder of the strap. 
   
   
       3 . The harness of  claim 1  wherein the strap attaches to an article of clothing by sewing, stitching, pinning, a clip, a button, a rivet, a hook, a snap, a staple, a buckle, hook and loop, or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The harness of  claim 1  wherein said strap encircles the user's shoulder. 
   
   
       5 . The harness of  claim 4  wherein said strap is fastened together whereby the portion of said strap above the connection encircles the user's shoulder. 
   
   
       6 . The harness of  claim 5  wherein the strap is fastened together by sewing, stitching, pinning, a clip, a rivet, a hook, a button, a snap, a staple, a buckle, hook and loop, or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       7 . The harness of  claim 1  further comprising at least one adjusting device. 
   
   
       8 . The harness of  claim 1  wherein said strap comprises a material with substantially no inherent stretch in its longitudinal direction. 
   
   
       9 . A training device comprising:
 a plurality of flexible straps, said first strap being fastened to said second strap, wherein said first strap being adapted to be worn by a user over the shoulder, wherein said second strap attaches to an article of clothing worn on a lower part of the body.   
   
   
       10 . The training device of  claim 9  wherein said elasticity of said first strap is greater than said elasticity of said second strap. 
   
   
       11 . The training device of  claim 9  wherein said width of said second strap is greater than said width of said first strap. 
   
   
       12 . The training device of  claim 9  further comprising at least one adjusting device. 
   
   
       13 . The training device of  claim 12  wherein said second strap is adjustable. 
   
   
       14 . The training device of  claim 12  wherein said first strap and second strap are independently adjustable. 
   
   
       15 . The training device of  claim 9  wherein the strap attaches to an article of clothing by sewing, stitching, pinning, a clip, a button, a rivet, a hook, a snap, a staple, a buckle, hook and loop, or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       16 . The training device of  claim 9  wherein the straps are fastened together by sewing, stitching, pinning, a rivet, a hook, a button, a snap, a staple, a buckle, hook and loop, or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       17 . A method of using a training device, said method comprising the steps of:
 attaching said device, said device comprises a strap adapted to be worn by a user over the shoulder and attaches to an article of clothing worn on a lower part of the body;   placing said strap over the shoulder of said user; and   delivering a bowling ball, wherein said strap isolates said shoulder of said user and thereby maintaining the proper bowling posture.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the device comprises the harness as claimed in  claim 1 . 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the device comprises the device as claimed in  claim 9 .