Volleyball Instructional Apparatus

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a volleyball instructional apparatus and methods of using such apparatus, more particularly to a volleyball instructional apparatus that provides assistance with training a user how to establish proper hand, forearm, and/or body positioning when bumping or striking a volleyball during different volleyball motions. The instructional apparatus comprises a first hand member, a second hand member and an element for maintaining said first and second hand members.

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         21 . A volleyball training apparatus, to prevent excessive swinging of the arms when bumping or striking the ball, comprising:
 At least a cord having
 at least one top end capable of readily being secured to at least one hand member, and 
 At least one bottom end capable of readily being secured to at least one portion of the body below the waist. 
   
     
     
         22 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one hand member comprises a wrist. 
     
     
         23 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one bottom end is capable of readily being secured to at least one ankle. 
     
     
         24 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises an elastic member. 
     
     
         25 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises a surgical tube portion. 
     
     
         26 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one hook-and-loop fastener. 
     
     
         27 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one cuff capable of readily securing the at least one top end to at least one wrist. 
     
     
         28 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one cuff capable of readily securing the at least one top end to both wrists. 
     
     
         29 . The training apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one fastener capable of readily securing the at least one bottom end to at least one ankle. 
     
     
         30 . A volleyball training apparatus, comprising at least one elastic cord having at least one hook-and-loop fastener cuff, for a wrist portion of at least one hand member, on one end and at least one further hook-and-loop fastener, for a portion of an ankle, on the opposing end. 
     
     
         31 . A method of using the training apparatus of  claim 21 , comprising:
 (a) securing the at least one top end about at least one hand member; and   (b) securing the at least one bottom member about the at least one portion of the body below the waist.   
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one hand member comprises a wrist. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one bottom end is secured to at least one ankle. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises an elastic member. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises a surgical tube portion. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one hook-and-loop fastener. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one cuff used to secure the at least one top end to at least one wrist. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one cuff to secure the at least one top end to both wrists. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one cord comprises at least one fastener to secure the at least one bottom end to at least one ankle. 
     
     
         40 . A method of using the training apparatus of  claim 30 , comprising:
 (a) securing the at least one hook-and-loop fastener cuff to at least one wrist; and   (b) securing the at least one further hook-and-loop fastener to at least one ankle.