Baseball Training Aid

Abstract

The present invention provides a baseball training aid that includes a ball having a core and an outer layer. The outer layer includes a pair of panels that are sewn together at its seams via stitching. The pair of panels is provided in a first color, wherein the seams and stitching are provided in a second color that contrasts with the color of the pair of panels. The seams are configured to be brightly colored to allow a user to better track the rotation and spin of a ball. Further, the stitching is also configured to be brightly colored to visually enhance the rotation and spin of the ball. In this way, the user can learn to recognize the rotation of a ball to increase the probability of hitting or catching the ball.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A baseball training aid, comprising:
 a ball having a core enclosed by an outer layer;   said outer layer comprising a pair of panels each having a seam about the perimeter thereof, wherein said pair of panels are sewn together via stitching along said seams thereof;   said pair of panels comprising a first color and said seams comprising a second color adapted to contrast with said first color.   
     
     
         2 ) The baseball training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said stitching comprises said second color. 
     
     
         3 ) The baseball training aid of  claim 1 , wherein each said first color is white, and wherein said second color is orange. 
     
     
         4 ) The baseball training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said stitching is composed of a thickened thread so as to improve visibility of said stitching. 
     
     
         5 ) The baseball training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said stitching is sewn flat against said seam of each said panel said stitching protruding outwardly. 
     
     
         6 ) The baseball training aid of  claim 1 , wherein each said panel is substantially shaped like an “8.”