Swing Training Device

Abstract

A tethered swing training device that attaches to one or more cords. The cords, at ends opposite to the swing training device may be elastic and anchored to a fixed object or attached to a pulley and weight system. The swing training device includes cutouts and engagement members that are recessed within the cutouts. The engagement members allow for attachment of a cord to provide resistance for training and warm-up exercises.

1 . A swing training device, comprising:
 an elongated member having a handle portion and a cord attachment portion extending from the handle portion; the cord attachment portion having a major surface and one or more cut-outs; and   one or more cord engaging members attached to the cord attachment portion and recessed within corresponding cutouts of the one or more cutouts, wherein the cord engaging members are confined within corresponding extended surface areas of the one or more cutouts.   
   
   
       2 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein the elongated member has a bat-like shape. 
   
   
       3 . The swing training device of  claim 1  further comprising an elastic cord including first and second clips attached at opposing ends of the elastic cord. 
   
   
       4 . The swing training device of  claim 3  further comprising a second elastic cord including first and second clips attached at opposing ends of the second elastic cord. 
   
   
       5 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein the one or more cord engaging members are semi-circular in profile in regions extending through the one or more corresponding cutouts. 
   
   
       6 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein the handle portion has a narrower profile than the cord attachment portion. 
   
   
       7 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein the cord attachment portion has a substantially cylindrical profile. 
   
   
       8 . The swing training device of  claim 1  wherein two or more of the cord engaging members corresponding to a first cut-out of the one or more cut-outs. 
   
   
       9 . The swing training device of  claim 8  wherein two or more of the cord engaging members extend perpendicularly to a central axis of the cord attachment portion. 
   
   
       10 . A swing training device, comprising:
 a first elongated half member having a first outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the first elongated half member includes a first cut-out portion;   a second elongated half member having a second outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the second elongated half member includes a second cut-out portion and is physically configured to attach to the first elongated half member thereby creating an elongated member having a handle portion and a cord attachment portion; the cord attachment portion having a major surface defined by the first and second outer surfaces and a cut-out defined by the first and second cut-out portions; and   a cord engaging member engaged at the inner surface of the first elongated half member and extending within the area defined by the first cut-out portion.   
   
   
       11 . The swing training device of  claim 10  wherein the first elongated half member comprises a one or more features extending from the inner surface; wherein the cord engaging member is engaged by the one or more features. 
   
   
       12 . The swing training device of  claim 11  wherein the cord engaging member comprises a ring-shaped member, and wherein the one or more features are configured to engage the ring-shaped member. 
   
   
       13 . The swing training device of  claim 10  wherein the elongated member has a bat-like shape. 
   
   
       14 . The swing training device of  claim 10  further comprising an elastic cord including first and second clips attached at opposing ends of the elastic cord. 
   
   
       15 . The swing training device of  claim 10  wherein the one or more cord engaging members are semi-circular in profile in regions extending through the one or more corresponding cutouts. 
   
   
       16 . The swing training device of  claim 10  wherein the handle portion has a narrower profile than the cord attachment portion. 
   
   
       17 . The swing training device of  claim 10  wherein the cord attachment portion has a substantially cylindrical profile. 
   
   
       18 . A swing training device resembling a baseball bat, comprising:
 a handle portion, and a bat portion extending from the handle portion; wherein the bat portion includes a major surface, and a cutout defining an extended surface substantially continuous with the major surface; and   a ring engaged in the bat portion, wherein a segment of the ring extends through the cutout, and wherein the segment is recessed within the cutout portion confined by the extended surface.   
   
   
       19 . The swing training device of  claim 18  further comprising an elastic cord including first and second clips attached at opposing ends of the elastic cord.