Sprinter's Training Aid

Abstract

The sprinter's training aid is a wearable athletic training apparatus designed to improve a sprinter's technique. The apparatus teaches proper arm-swing action and proper trunk attitude for sprinters. The apparatus is worn over the shoulders and down the back. The apparatus is lightweight and is attached to the body via shoulder straps and adjustable trunk straps. The apparatus provides physical landmarks and visual indicators for proper arm-swing and trunk attitude. The apparatus allows the athlete to move freely and does not encumber the arms, hands, legs or head. The apparatus teaches the athlete to see and feel the correct movement patterns and trunk attitude for maximum sprinting speed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for training optimum sprinting technique, comprising:
 at least one trunk bar   at least one shoulder union;   a plurality of trunk attitude indicator bars   a plurality of forward hand stop targets;   a plurality of rear hand stop targets;   at least one lower union;   a plurality of rear arm swing bars and   a plurality of devices for attaching the device to the user.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is secured to the user by a garment or at least one adjustable device. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the shoulder union is pivotally coupled with the trunk bar. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the left side trunk attitude indicator bar is pivotally coupled to the shoulder union. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the right side trunk attitude indicator bar is pivotally coupled to the shoulder union: 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the left side trunk attitude indicator bar is coupled with at least one forward hand stop target. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the right side trunk attitude indicator bar is coupled with at least one forward hand stop target. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lower union is coupled with the trunk bar: 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the left side rear arm swing bar is pivotally coupled to the lower union 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the right side rear arm swing bar is pivotally coupled to the lower union. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the left side rear arm swing bar is coupled with at least one rear hand stop target. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the right side rear arm swing bar is coupled with at least one rear hand stop target.