Assisted flying disc throwing training device and corresponding methods

Abstract

Wrist and/or forearm support and Frisbee training apparatus, comprising a rigid sleeve configured for the application to the wrist and/or forearm that is adjustable and can be modified to the user, a platform configured to limit the rotational movement of the user's wrist, and a connection between the top of the sleeve and the bottom of the portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a sleeve configured to be adjustably mounted around a wrist of a user, the sleeve having an first portion configured to be positioned proximate the user's hand, a platform configured to limit the rotational movement of the user's wrist, the platform having an inner portion and an outer portion, a connector that connects the first portion of the sleeve to the inner portion of the platform, the connector including a joint that allows for the angle between the sleeve and the platform to be adjustably fixed.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic material, a thermoset material, or other composites. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic material, thermoset material, metal, metal alloy, or a metal plastic composite. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic material, a thermoset material, a metal, a metal alloy and a metal-polymer composite. 
     
     
         5 . . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where in the joint is a member of ball joint, a knuckle joint, a revolute joint, and a cylindrical joint. 
     
     
         6 . The combination of claim I wherein the sleeve of the brace covers just the wrist. 
     
     
         7 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve of the brace covers the wrist and forearm of the user. 
     
     
         8 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve of the brace has hook and loop fasteners attached that can be used to manually adjust the fitting of the sleeve. 
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve of the brace has elastic fasteners attached that can be used to manually adjust the fitting of the sleeve. 
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve of the brace is rigid. 
     
     
         11 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve of the brace is flexible. 
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus is configured for adjustment of the angle between the sleeve and the platform in the range of about 145 degrees to about 215 degrees. 
     
     
         13 . A method of practicing a flying disc throw comprising of obtaining a flying disc training device comprising of a rigid sleeve configured for the application to the wrist and/or forearm that is adjustable and can be modified to the user, a platform configured to limit the rotational movement of the user's wrist, and a connection between the top of the sleeve and the bottom of the portion, Adjusting the angle between the sleeve and platform. Mounting the device on the wrist of the user. Performing a throwing action with a flying disc. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein mounting takes place before adjusting. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13  wherein mounting takes place after adjusting.