Protective training device and method of use

Abstract

A sports training device that includes a hollow device body with interior walls defining a central access opening for receiving a user's hand and arm. An instant device includes generally cylindrical energy absorbent core, an exterior covering to protect the core, an internal tubular sleeve for lining the central access opening, and an internal handle for manual grasping. An instant device has outwardly facing elbow and hand protrusions for protecting the elbow and hand. An internal handle is located in the distal portion of the central access opening. An interior sleeve is open at the distal end, allowing the user to access the internal handle. The distal end of an instant device body includes an aperture permitting a user to grasp objects without removing an instant device body. A sports training device is usable in a broad spectrum of physical activities, including contact sports, martial arts, basketball, etc.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A sports training device, comprising:
 A hollow device body having a distal end, a proximal end, a body-facing portion, an outwardly-facing portion, an outwardly-facing elbow protrusion, and an interior wall defining the edges of an annular central access opening; wherein said outwardly-facing portion is longer in length than said body-facing portion, thereby forming said outwardly-facing elbow and hand protrusions; wherein said device body comprises;   A energy absorbent core including a hollow generally cylindrical portion;   An exterior covering of a flexible material configured to case said energy absorbent core;   An interior tubular sleeve attached to said exterior covering; wherein said tubular sleeve comprises a sleeve distal end defining a sleeve distal end opening; and   An internal handle disposed at the distal end of said annular central access opening.   
     
     
         2 . A method of use for the device of  claim 1 , comprising:
 A user inserting his hand and arm into the device in the proper manner and with the convenient hand. Device is functional for left or right arm users.   A user with the device attached to his arm presenting a defensive barrier or intervention for a second user as a visual and physical distraction intended to simulating game conditions and distractions during a practice session for training players to increase their physical ability, skill level, offensive accuracy, and overall fitness.   A user maneuvers the device to provide resistance to a second user in the approach or skill of attempting a basket or goal. Said resistance allows a first user to leverage more defensive barriers even though a user with the device may be significantly smaller than the second user in height and weight.