Tethered Ball Trainer

Abstract

A tethered ball trainer includes a body harness having a primary belt, primary support arm, and secondary support structure. Both the primary belt and secondary support structure are attached to a user and the primary support arm. A tether is attached to the primary support arm opposite the primary belt and consists of a swivel hook, damper, cord, and ball support. The swivel hook prevents the cord from twisting, while the damper absorbs shock and reduces the impact on the user as a result of the ball being kicked. The ball is attached to the tether at a mounting point on the ball or by the ball support. An accelerometer in the ball measures the acceleration of the ball and sends electronic signals through a transmitter to a visual display having a communicably coupled receiver. A display processor unit records and displays information in regards to the ball being kicked.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tethered ball trainer comprises:
 a body harness;   a tether;   a ball;   the body harness comprises a primary belt, a primary support arm, and a secondary support structure;   the primary support arm being attached to the primary belt, wherein the primary belt is attached around the waist of a user;   the secondary support structure being attached along the primary support arm, wherein the secondary support structure is attached to the user opposite the primary support arm;   the tether being attached to the primary support arm opposite the primary belt;   the tether being positioned about the primary support arm opposite the secondary support structure; and   the ball being attached to the tether opposite the primary support arm.   
     
     
         2 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the tether comprises a cord, a damper, and a swivel hook; 
 the swivel hook being attached to the primary support arm; 
 the damper being connected to the swivel hook opposite the primary support arm; 
 the cord being connected to the damper opposite the swivel hook; and 
 the ball being attached to the cord opposite the damper. 
 
     
     
         3 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the secondary support structure comprises a secondary belt and a secondary support arm; 
 the secondary support arm being connected to the primary support arm; and 
 the secondary belt being attached to the secondary support arm opposite the primary support arm, wherein the secondary belt is attached to the user. 
 
     
     
         4 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the tether comprises a ball support; 
 the ball support being positioned on the tether opposite the primary support arm; and 
 the ball support engaging the ball, wherein the ball is supported by, removably attached to, or permanently connected to the ball support. 
 
     
     
         5 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the ball comprises a mounting point; and 
 the tether being attached to the mounting point. 
 
     
     
         6 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the primary support arm comprises a plurality of retractable members; and 
 the plurality of retractable members slidably engaging each other. 
 
     
     
         7 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 6  comprises:
 the primary support arm further comprises a base end and a tapered end; 
 the base end and the tapered end being positioned opposite each other along the plurality of retractable members; 
 the base end being attached to the primary belt; and 
 the tether being attached to the tapered end. 
 
     
     
         8 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 a visual display; 
 the visual display comprises a display power source, a receiver, and a display processing unit; 
 the visual display being connected to the primary support arm; 
 the receiver and the display processing unit being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the receiver being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         9 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 8  comprises:
 the visual display further comprises a display speaker; 
 the display speaker being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the display speaker being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         10 . The tether ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the ball comprises a transmitter, an accelerometer, a ball processing unit, and a ball power source; 
 the transmitter, the accelerometer, and the ball processing unit being electrically connected to the ball power source; and 
 the transmitter and the accelerometer being electronically connected to the ball power source. 
 
     
     
         11 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 10  comprises:
 the ball further comprises a ball speaker; 
 the ball speaker being electrically connected to the ball power source; and 
 the ball speaker being electronically connected to the ball processing unit. 
 
     
     
         12 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 10  comprises:
 the ball further comprises an at least one light; 
 the at least one light being electrically connected to the ball power source; and 
 the at least one light being electronically connected to the ball processing unit. 
 
     
     
         13 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 a visual display; 
 the visual display comprises a receiver; 
 the ball comprises a transmitter; and 
 the receiver being communicably coupled to the transmitter. 
 
     
     
         14 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 the tether comprises a plurality of lights; and 
 the plurality of lights being positioned along the tether. 
 
     
     
         15 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 a visual display; 
 the visual display comprises a display power source and a display processing unit; 
 the plurality of lights being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the plurality of lights being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         16 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 14  comprises:
 the ball comprises a ball power source and a ball processing unit; 
 the plurality of lights being electrically connected to the ball power source; and 
 the plurality of lights being electronically connected to the ball processing unit. 
 
     
     
         17 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 1  comprises:
 a visual display; 
 the visual display comprises a display power source and a display processing unit; 
 the ball comprises an accelerometer; 
 the visual display being connected to the primary support arm; 
 the accelerometer and the display processing unit being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the accelerometer being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         18 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 17  comprises:
 the visual display further comprises a display speaker; 
 the display speaker being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the display speaker being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         19 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 17  comprises:
 the ball further comprises a ball speaker; 
 the ball speaker being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the ball speaker being electronically connected to the display processing unit. 
 
     
     
         20 . The tethered ball trainer as claimed in  claim 17  comprises:
 the ball further comprises an at least one light; 
 the at least one light being electrically connected to the display power source; and 
 the at least one light being electronically connected to the display processing unit.