Baseball and softball training device for improving batting skills

Abstract

It is accordingly an object of the present invention to enable athletes, mainly baseball and softball players, to learn and practice the proper swing position and develop muscle memory for easy repetition of that position. The invention is of particular utility for indicating to the athlete whether or not each individual practice swing is correct and how to correct and further prevent any errors in form, barring of the lead arm or improper, premature extension of the lead arm or casting, for example. The present invention may be portable and may be used simultaneously with multiple components. The present invention may also comprise a lanyard to enable the user to efficiently practice multiple swings without having to retrieve the training device. The training device comprises one main component and thus avoids complexity and safety issues inherent in the related art. The training device is of shape and comfort to meet the versatile needs of athletes regardless of age or body type. The invention is of particular utility for enabling athletes, in field of softball and baseball for example, to develop proper arm, hands and torso positions in order to hit more accurately and with more power.

1 . A swing mechanics training device comprising:
 a cutout component;   said cutout component further comprising a plurality of convex sides.   
   
   
       2 . The swing mechanics training device of  claim 1 , wherein said cutout component further comprises:
 an insert within said cutout component;   said insert comprising a tube coupled with a ring-flange.   
   
   
       3 . The swing mechanics training device of  claim 1 , wherein said convex sides are equidistant around the perimeter of said cutout component. 
   
   
       4 . The swing mechanics device of  claim 2 , wherein said cutout component further comprises a soft and durable material. 
   
   
       5 . The swing mechanics training device of  claim 2 , wherein said insert further comprises:
 a lanyard throughout the center of the insert;   a clip coupled to a first end of said lanyard for attaching the lanyard to a user's body;   a cord-lock coupled to a second end of said lanyard for securing the lanyard to the cutout component.   
   
   
       6 . A swing mechanics training device comprising:
 a cutout component;   a second cutout component;   said cutout component and said second cutout component further comprising a plurality of convex sides.   
   
   
       7 . A method of training swing mechanics comprising the steps of:
 positioning a cutout component at a first position;   having the user swing arms as if swinging a striking device;   recording the path of the cutout component after the swing; and   providing feedback based on the deviation from the correct travel path.   
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein said user swings a baseball bat. 
   
   
       9 . The method in  claim 7 , further comprising the steps of:
 positioning a second cutout component at a second position;   having the user swing arms as if swinging a striking device;   recording the path of the cutout component and the path of the second cutout component after the swing; and   providing feedback based on the deviation from the correct travel path.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising:
 further positioning the convex sides of said cutout component against the user's bicep area and the user's inner wrist area.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the steps of:
 setting said second position as two flat sides pointing horizontally of said second cutout component against the user's elbow area and the user's rib area.