Footwork orientation and arm and hip training and coordination devices

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to devices that can be used to position a foot in orientations that enable various body actions in defined directions and defined pathways for maximum effectiveness. Using various means such as markings and protrusions on a rotating plate flush with a mount configured to hold it that has corresponding markings, a user can rotate one or both of his feet to orient them in specific orientations elaborated. In such orientations he can practice various techniques such as practicing of various shots, hip movements etc. The devices can be configured with resistance bands and other devices to provide more specific orientation and training.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A foot orientation device for footwork training and orientation, the foot orientation device comprising:
 a mount configured to hold a surface rotatable on a vertical axis;   wherein, in a neutral position, the surface is aligned in parallel to a horizontal axis such that it accommodates a foot of a user parallel to the horizontal axis; and   wherein, in an elevated position, the surface is configured to be turned at a predetermined/adjustable angle over a horizontal plane such that front of the foot of the user kept on the surface is elevated while rear of the foot of the user is lowered.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the surface is circular in shape and its vertical axis passes through its centre. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the mount and the surface are flushed with each other in shape of two concentric circles. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises one or more protrusions that are configured to firmly hold/wedge the foot of the user. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one plane of the surface is curved either concavely or convexly to allow force application by the foot of the user to rotate the surface. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the mount comprises a first set of markings and/or the surface comprises a second set of markings, and when the first set of markings align with the second set of markings, proper alignment/orientation of the foot is ensured. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises one or more perforations or one or more orientation based perforations. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the mount comprises one or more attachment mechanisms that are configured to attach external attachments including, but not limited to, one or more foot orientation devices, sports equipments, poles and the like. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a base plate of various shapes upon which the mount is affixed. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the base plate is used for fixing external attachments including, but not limited to, one or more foot orientation devices, sports equipments, poles and the like. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is configured with a retractable mechanism such as, but not limited to, spring actuated mechanism to effectuate a transition from the neutral position to the elevated position, and wherein during transition from the elevated position to the neutral position, the retractable mechanism provides variable resistance to the force exerted by the foot of the user upon the surface. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein transition between open orientation of the foot, center orientation of the foot and closed orientation of the foot in the neutral position is done by exerting suitable force upon the surface in an appropriate direction. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein transition between the open orientation of the foot, the center orientation of the foot and the closed orientation of the foot in the elevated position is done by exerting suitable force upon the surface in an appropriate direction and then applying a downward force primarily from the front of the foot upon the surface. 
     
     
         14 . A coupling of at least two foot orientation devices to align/orient one or both feet of a user, the coupling comprising:
 at least two foot orientation devices, each foot orientation device comprising a mount configured to hold a surface rotatable on a vertical axis;   wherein the at least two foot orientation devices comprise a connecting mechanism that responsively connects at least two foot orientation devices to achieve similar or opposing responsive orientation.   
     
     
         15 . The coupling of  claim 14 , wherein the connecting mechanism comprises a rim configured underneath the surface of one of the foot orientation devices over which a band is rolled that is crossly connected to corresponding rim of other foot orientation devices to effectuate similar or opposing responsive orientation of the other foot orientation devices. 
     
     
         16 . A foot orientation device for footwork training and orientation, the foot orientation device comprising:
 a mount configured to hold a surface rotatable on a vertical axis;
 wherein the surface comprises of a cut-out/ridge/raised surface to enable both feet of a user to be placed in an desired orientation and then move them together while holding the same orientation. 
   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the cut-out surface is configured such that at least a part of the surface is sloping either upwards or downwards. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein one or more resistance bands are operatively coupled with the one or more perforations available on the surface at one end and connected to a sports, training and/or physiotherapy entity such as, but not limited to, the user or a sports equipment at the other end.