Training Method and Apparatus for Practicing Throwing of an Object such as a Baseball

Abstract

An apparatus to allow a user to practice throwing a sports object without the need for multiple throwing objects or a throwing partner is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sack having an open end and a closed end, and a strap attached to the open end. The user may insert his hand, holding the sports object, into the open end of the of the sack and then strap the apparatus to his or her wrist using the strap. The user can then repeatedly throw the sports object at full range of motion and the sports object will be deposited in the sack, easily retrievable by the user for repeated throwing.

1 . A sports training apparatus for use by a thrower to practice throwing a sport object comprising:
 a) a sack for receiving the sport object, said sack comprising an open end and a closed end, and   b) an arm fastener attached to said open end of said sack.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said sack comprises a first sack material, wherein said first sack material is
 a) sufficiently durable to receive said sport object without substantial breakage at a full strength throwing velocity of the thrower, and   b) sufficiently flexible such that said sport object remains near said closed end of said durable sack after said sport object is thrown by the thrower.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said sport object is selected from the group consisting of: a baseball, a football, a discus, or a shotput. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said first sack material comprises a durable mesh. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said first sack material comprises nylon. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said first sack material comprises spandex. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said sack comprises a near section, a middle section and a far section:
 said middle section coupled to and situated between said near section and said far section; said near section coupled to said arm fastener; said near section and said far section comprising a first sack material; and said middle section comprising a second sack material, wherein said second sack material is less flexible than said first sack material.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said sack comprises a near section and a far section, said near section coupled to said arm fastener; said near section comprising a first sack material; and said far section comprising a second sack material, wherein said second sack material is more flexible than said first sack material. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said first sack material is a semi-transparent mesh. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said sack has a length and is sufficiently sized in said length to prevent the closed end of the sack from interfering with the thrower's body after said sport object has been thrown. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said sack is tapered at said closed end to allow the sack to gradually absorb the force of said object after the thrower releases the sport object into the sack. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said arm fastener is a strap further comprising hook and loop tape. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 13  wherein said strap further comprises leather and elastic. 
     
     
         16 . A sports training apparatus for use by a thrower to practice throwing a sport object comprising:
 a) a sack for receiving the sport object, said sack comprising
 i) an open end 
 ii) a closed end, 
 iii) a near section comprising a first sack material, and 
 iv) a tapered far section comprising a second sack material, wherein said first sack material is a durable mesh and said second sack material is sufficiently durable to receive said sport object without substantial breakage at a full strength throwing velocity of the thrower, and sufficiently flexible such that said sport object remains near said closed end of said durable sack after said sport object is thrown by the thrower; and 
   b) a strap comprising a leather strap, an elastic wristband, and hook and loop tape.