Hitting Plank

Abstract

This batting training device can be used by either a right handed or left handed batter. The player's rear foot will be placed on a pivot member that will permit free rotation of the player's back foot to a predetermined point. The device may be inclined to force the user to maintain his or her weight more on the back foot in order to achieve maximum bat speed that results in maximum power.

1 . A hitting plank, which is comprised of:
 a. a planar member;   wherein the planar member is of predetermined dimensions;   wherein the planar member has a first end and a second end;   b. pivot mechanism;   wherein a pivot mechanism is provided;   said pivot mechanism is placed on the second end of the planar member;   wherein the batter's rear foot is placed on the pivot mechanism;   c. a stop mechanism for the pivot mechanism;   wherein a stop mechanism for the pivot mechanism is provided;   said stop mechanism prevents rotation of the pivot mechanism beyond a predetermined point;   wherein the first end of the planar member may be raised;   wherein reinforcing members are provided;   wherein the sections of the planar member are hinged.   
     
     
         2 . The hitting plank as described in  claim 1  wherein the stop mechanism is stationary. 
     
     
         3 . The hitting plank as described in  claim 1  wherein the stop mechanism is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The hitting plank as is described in  claim 1  wherein the first end of the planar member is raised by using a solid member that is placed under the first end of the planar member. 
     
     
         5 . The hitting plank as described in  claim 1  wherein the first end of the planar member is further comprised of the following:
 a pair of tubes that are secured to the bottom surface of the first and end of the planar member; 
 wherein a pair of elevator feet are inserted into the pair of tubes; 
 wherein a plurality of holes are provided in the pair of tubes; 
 wherein the elevator feet are placed in the pair of tubes. 
 
     
     
         6 . The first end of the planar member as described in  claim 5  wherein a pin is provided. 
     
     
         7 . The hitting plank as described in  claim 1  wherein the first end of the planar member is further comprised of the following:
 a pair of tubes that are secured to the bottom surface of the first end of the planar member; 
 wherein the tubes are internally threaded; 
 wherein a pair of threaded feet are inserted into the tubes; 
 wherein the threaded feet are flanged.