Sports training device

Abstract

A sports training device may take the place of cones to create the illusion of defenders and/or obstacles. The sports training device may be collapsible so that it is easy to transport and store when it is not in use. The sports training device may be formed as a cylindrical structure having a top portion formed of a taut material with a steel wire frame and a bottom portion attached to a weighted base. The sports training device also may include straps that may secure the sports training device when it is in a collapsed state. The sports training device may further include one or more handles to facilitate transport of the sports training device.

1 . A sports training device comprising:
 a cylindrical structure formed of a tautly pulled fabric material, the cylindrical structure having a top portion, an upper portion and a bottom portion;   a wire formed in a closed circle around and coupled to the upper portion of the cylindrical structure; and   a weighted base coupled to the bottom portion of the cylindrical structure operable to maintain the cylindrical structure in a relatively upright position upon impact from an exterior force.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted base is permanently coupled to the bottom portion of the cylindrical structure. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted base is releasably detachable from the bottom portion of the cylindrical structure. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an opening in the top portion of the cylindrical structure.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical structure is collapsible into a disk-shaped formation for storage and transport. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 at least one strap coupled to the weighted base operable to secure the device in a collapsed state.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one handle coupled to the upper portion of the cylindrical structure.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a pocket coupled to an exterior surface of the cylindrical structure.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a dry-erase area disposed on the cylindrical structure.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is stacked on top of a second sports training device to increase the height of the device. 
     
     
         11 . A sports training device comprising:
 a collapsible structure formed of a fabric material, the structure having a top portion, an upper portion and a bottom portion; and   a weighted base coupled to the bottom portion of the structure.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a framing material coupled to the upper portion of the structure.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a framing material coupled to the bottom portion of the structure.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 11 , the structure further comprising:
 a hollow interior portion operable for storage.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 an opening in the top portion of the structure.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 at least one strap coupled to the weighted base operable to secure the device in a collapsed state.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 at least one handle coupled to the upper portion of the structure.   
     
     
         18 . A sports training device comprising:
 a collapsible structure formed of a tautly pulled fabric material, the structure having a top portion, an upper portion, a bottom portion an exterior portion and a hollow interior portion;   a first framing material coupled to the upper portion of the structure;   a second framing material coupled to the bottom portion of the structure;   a weighted base coupled to the bottom portion of the structure below the second framing material operable to maintain the structure in a relatively upright position upon impact from an exterior force;   at least one handle coupled to the upper portion of the cylindrical structure; and   at least one strap coupled to the bottom portion of the structure.   
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a pocket coupled to the exterior portion of the structure.   
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a dry-erase area disposed on the exterior portion of the structure.