Softball throwing and pitching spin trainer

Abstract

The present invention compromises a novel softball training aid that accelerates the ability an understanding of throwing and spinning a softball in different orientations. In various embodiments the invention will help create and maintain a more effective pitcher and/or softball player

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pitch spin training ball comprising:
 a sphere segment portion having a circumference C, a width W and a spin plane;   two flattened sides on opposite sides of the sphere segment portion separated by width W, and   a covering configured to cover the sphere segment portion and flattened sides;   wherein when the training ball is thrown correctly the two flattened sides remain parallel to the spin plane and the training ball does not wobble.   
     
     
         2 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the two flattened sides are positioned at an equal distance from the spin plane. 
     
     
         3 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the covering includes a color to increase visualization of the training ball. 
     
     
         4 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the covering includes one or more markings to help recognize spin orientation while the training ball is in flight. 
     
     
         5 . The training ball of  claim 4 , wherein the markings are aligned with the spin plane. 
     
     
         6 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the circumference C is between 9 and 14 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the width is between 1.75 and 3 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The training ball of  claim 1 , wherein the eight is between 4.5 and 9 ounces. 
     
     
         9 . The training ball of  claim 1 , further comprising threads or raised stitched seams on the covering. 
     
     
         10 . A pitch spin training ball comprising:
 a sphere segment portion having a circumference C, a width W and a spin plane;   two flattened sides positioned at an equal distance from the spin plane on opposite sides of the sphere segment portion,   a covering configured to cover the sphere segment portion and flattened sides; and   one or more threads or raised stitched seams on the covering;   wherein when the training ball is thrown correctly the two flattened sides remain parallel to the spin plane and the training ball does not wobble.   
     
     
         11 . The training ball of  claim 10 , wherein the covering includes a color to increase visualization of the training ball. 
     
     
         12 . The training ball of  claim 10 , wherein the covering includes one or more markings to increase visualization of the training ball. 
     
     
         13 . The training ball of  claim 12 , wherein the markings are aligned with the spin plane. 
     
     
         14 . The training ball of  claim 10 , wherein the circumference C is between 9 and 14 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The training ball of  claim 10 , wherein the width is between 1.75 and 3 inches. 
     
     
         16 . The training ball of  claim 10 , wherein the eight is between 4.5 and 9 ounces. 
     
     
         17 . A method of throwing a training ball comprising the steps of:
 providing a training ball comprising:
 a sphere segment portion having a circumference C, a width W and a spin plane; 
 two flattened sides on opposite sides of the sphere segment portion separated by width W, and 
 a covering configured to cover the sphere segment portion and flattened sides; 
   grasping the sphere segment portion of the training ball like a traditional ball; and   pitching and releasing the training ball so it rotates in the spin plane.   
     
     
         18 . The training ball of  claim 17 , wherein the covering includes a color to increase visualization of the training ball. 
     
     
         19 . The training ball of  claim 17 , wherein the covering includes one or more markings to increase visualization of the training ball. 
     
     
         20 . The training ball of  claim 19 , wherein the markings are aligned with the spin plane.