Sports Training Device

Abstract

A sports training device which allows for easy interchanging of weighted inserts. The sports training device includes a body, a handle, a contact zone, a inner chamber, a capping mechanism, and a weighted insert. The weighted insert attaches to the capping mechanism which can be attached the body of the device. The weighted insert is enclosed by the body within the inner chamber. The contact zone of the device can be equipment such as a baseball bat, softball bat, tennis racket, hockey stick, cricket stick, or any equipment used to strike a ball.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sports training device for contacting a ball or other related equipment, the device comprising:
 a body having a handle proximate a first end, a contact zone configured for contacting a ball or other sports equipment proximate an opposing second end, and an opening at one of either the first or second end;   an inner chamber positioned within the body and connected to the opening;   a capping mechanism attachable to the opening of the body; and   at least one weighted insert configured to fit within the inner chamber and be secured within the chamber by a capping mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted insert comprises a plurality of inserts having various lengths. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted insert comprises a plurality of inserts having various weights. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the opening is threaded and the capping mechanism has a male threaded rim portion. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the capping mechanism has a central female threaded portion at both ends. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted insert has a male threaded portion which attaches to the capping mechanism at one of the central female threaded portions. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the capping mechanism attaches to the opening by the male threaded rim portion. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a optional weight attachment is threaded and attaches to the capping mechanism at the central female threaded portion opposite the side of the attached weighted insert. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the optional weight attachment comprises a plurality of attachments having various weights. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the optional weight attachment comprises a plurality of attachments having various sizes. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the inner chamber further comprises a biasing mechanism opposite the opening to bias the weighted insert. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the biasing mechanism further comprises of a spring. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the biasing mechanism further comprises of a foam. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the capping mechanism attaches to the opening by a friction pad. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the contact zone is a baseball bat head. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the contact zone is a racket head. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted insert further comprises a extending aperture. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein the capping mechanism further comprises a receiving aperture. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein the capping mechanism is secured to the weighted insert by a fastener.