Kicker training device

Abstract

A field training device for the development of the special characteristic required from a competitive kicker to inculcate and instill upon his mind the discipline of a sound professional, and more in particular, for attaining the special art form required to airborne a foot or soccer ball until the required objective is reached and the ball is put in flight for an extended period of in flight time or the typical hang time to maximum distances. The special training apparatus is designed for the enhancement of quality personnel possessing attributes demanded of this profession as well as the beginners at the early grade levels including schools, institutions for special educations and vocational training. The simplicity of the apparatus will invite the most demanding coaches at the international level to reap and capitalize from it benefits immediately. It consist of a base support, two contoured side supporting upright members and a soft flexible sponge rubber cross over member that will disengage from the apparatus whenever a kicker makes foot or other contact with it. The device, in its totality, has the most economically feasible applicability and probable profile of today's training devices. Production, marketing and purchasing will not set back grade, junior and high schools, including colleges and professional applications. The device is presently undergoing the most strenuous testing application and continues to surpass expected results.

1 ) A kicker training device comprising:
 A single base for supporting the training device on a surface;   A left and right contoured uprights attached to the outer and forward ends of the single base frame;   Said uprights, rising in a gradually curved radius until 90 degrees of angle is achieved;   Said radius is curved to insure the center of the frame is reached and that said frame will balance in an upright position;   
   
   
       2 ) The kicker trainer of  claim 1 , wherein said uprights are attached to said frame for quick disassembly; 
   
   
       3 ) The kicker trainer of  claim 1 , wherein said uprights are tapered to receive a flared attachment continuing the uprights to a horizontal plane;
 A soft, flexible cross member is secured upon the 90 degree angles to form a crossbeam parallel the said main spar original base;   The kicker trainer of  claim 1 : further the cross member is attached in such a way as to be easily dislodged when a minimum of pressure or trauma is applied;   The kicker trainer of  claim 1  further is completely made of a material that is lightweight   The kicker trainer of  claim 1  will easily be tipped forward so as to move out of the way of a player should a foot, a ball, or incidental contact be made.   The kicker trainer of  claim 1  has on the forward portion of the base tapered end so as to receive the flange end of uprights to form a continuous frame.