Athletic Training Apparatus and Method

Abstract

An apparatus for training an athlete. The apparatus comprises an arm frame having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a wheel unit and the second end contains an engaging pad member, and a support frame attached to the arm frame. The support frame has an upper lateral member in axial alignment with the wheel unit and a leg member, wherein the leg member contains a distal end that is attached to the arm frame and a proximal end that engages the ground. A horn is included on the lateral member and is adapted to receive a weight.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for training football player comprising:
 an arm frame having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end contains a wheel unit and said second end contains an engaging pad member; and   a support frame attached to said arm frame, said support frame having an upper lateral member in axial alignment with said wheel and a leg member, wherein said leg member contains a distal end is attached to said arm frame and a proximal end that engages the ground.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said engaging pad member comprises:
 a pair of grab handles attached to said arm frame; 
 a central pad pivotly attached to said arm frame; and, 
 a spring biasing said central pad in an extended position so that said central pad reciprocates when a force is applied. 
 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said wheel unit contains a tension member for selectively applying tension to said wheel unit. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein said proximal end of said leg members contain a cylinder for engaging the ground. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein said leg member has a plurality of telescoping members so that the height of said support frame can be adjusted. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5  wherein said upper lateral member contains a horn, said horn being adapted to accept a weight member. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein said proximal end of said leg members contain a sled attachment for engaging the ground. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus for training an athlete comprising:
 an arm frame having a first end and as second end, wherein said first end contains a wheel unit and said second end contains an engaging pad member;   a base frame attached to said arm frame, said base frame having a ground support;   a lateral member, attached at one end to the wheel unit and attached at the second end to the base frame, wherein said lateral member extends parallel with said arm frame.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said lateral member contains a first horn and a second horn positioned thereon, and wherein the first horn is positioned approximately over the plane of the wheel unit. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9  wherein said engaging pad member comprises:
 a pair of grab handles attached to said arm frame; 
 a central pad operatively attached to said arm frame; and, 
 a spring biasing said central pad in an extended position so that said central pad reciprocates when a force is applied by the athlete. 
 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said wheel unit contains a tension member for selectively applying tension to said wheel unit. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein said proximal end contain cylinders for engaging the ground. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12  wherein said leg member has telescoping members so that the height of said support frame can be adjusted. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein said proximal end contains a sled attachment for engaging the ground. 
     
     
         15 . An apparatus for training an athlete comprising:
 an arm frame having a first end and as second end, wherein said first end contains a wheel unit and said second end contains an engaging pad member;   a base frame attached to said arm frame, said base frame having a ground support;   a lateral member, attached at one end to the wheel unit and attached at the second end to the base frame, wherein said lateral member extends parallel with said arm frame, and wherein said lateral member contains a first horn capable of receiving a first weight and a second horn capable of receiving a second weight thereon, and wherein the first horn is positioned approximately over the plane of the wheel unit and said second horn is positioned between said engaging pad and said first horn.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said first weight on the first horn raises a center of mass of the apparatus and wherein said second weight on the second horn provides a resistance to movement of the apparatus. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said engaging pad member comprises:
 a pair of grab handles attached to said arm frame 
 a central pad operatively attached to said arm frame; and, 
 a spring biasing said central pad in an extended position so that said central pad reciprocates when a force is applied by the athlete. 
 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said wheel unit contains a tension member for selectively applying tension to said wheel unit. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said proximal end contain cylinders for engaging the ground. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said leg member has telescoping members so that the height of said support frame can be adjusted. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said proximal end contains a sled attachment for engaging the ground.