Ball-hitting training device

Abstract

Various embodiments include a ball-hitting training device for a ball player. The ball-hitting training device may include a base, a height member, a width member, a first arm and a second arm. The height member may extend vertically from the base. The width member may extend horizontally in opposed directions from the height member. The first arm may extend at a first angle from a first end of the width member. In addition, the second arm may extend at a second angle from a second end of the width member. A player space may be formed between the first and second arms and configured to allow the ball player to stand therein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A ball-hitting training device for a ball player, comprising:
 a base;   a height member extending vertically from the base;   a width member extending horizontally in opposed directions from the height member;   a first arm extending at a first angle from a first end of the width member; and   a second arm extending at a second angle from a second end of the width member, wherein a player space is formed between the first arm and the second arm and configured to allow the ball player to stand therein.   
     
     
         2 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein a horizontal extent of the width member is adjustable for changing a size of the player space. 
     
     
         3 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein a position of the first arm or the second arm is adjustable for changing a size of the player space. 
     
     
         4 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein the width member includes a central coupling member and a first extension member extending from inside the central coupling member, wherein the first extension member is coupled to the first arm, wherein the central coupling member and the first extension member are configured to slide relative to one another for changing a size of the player space. 
     
     
         5 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 4 , wherein the width member includes a second extension member extending from inside of the central coupling member, wherein the second extension member is coupled to the second arm, wherein the second extension member and the central coupling member are configured to slide relative to one another for changing the size of the player space. 
     
     
         6 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein a vertical extent of the height member is adjustable for changing a height of the width member. 
     
     
         7 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm extend parallel to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm includes a base member and a depth extension member that slide relative to one another for changing a longitudinal extent of the first arm. 
     
     
         9 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm is coupled to the width member by an adjustable pivot joint configured to change the first angle. 
     
     
         10 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein the width member, the first arm, and the second arm are integrally formed to define fixed dimensions to the player space. 
     
     
         11 . The ball-hitting training device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one device element selected from a group consisting of the width member, the first arm, and the second arm are bendable and configured to hold an adjusted bent shape. 
     
     
         12 . A method of using a ball-hitting training device, comprising:
 standing a ball player in a first position adjacent the ball-hitting training device for hitting a ball with a swing, wherein the ball-hitting training device comprises:
 a base; 
 a height member extending vertically from the base; 
 a width member extending horizontally in opposed directions from the height member; 
 a first arm extending at a first angle from a first end of the width member; and 
 a second arm extending at a second angle from a second end of the width member, wherein in the first position the ball player is standing in a player space between the first arm and the second arm; 
   adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player to achieve a first predetermined offset between the first arm and a left hip of the ball player and a second predetermined offset between the second arm and a right hip of the ball player.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player includes changing a horizontal extent of the width member. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player includes changing a position of at least one of the first arm and the second arm to alter a size of the player space. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player includes changing at least one of the first angle and the second angle. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player includes changing a shape of at least one of the width member, the first arm, and the second arm by bending to alter a size of the player space. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein adjusting at least one of the ball-hitting training device or the first position of the ball player includes changing a vertical extent of the height member to align the first arm and the second arm with the left hip and the right hip of the ball player. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 adjusting a longitudinal extent of at least one of the first arm and the second arm.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 limiting a first movement of the ball player during a first part of the swing when one of the left hip and the right hip engages the first arm or the second arm respectively.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 limiting a second movement of the ball player during a second part of the swing when the other one of the left hip and the right hip engages the first arm or the second arm respectively.