Cutback training device

Abstract

A training device may include a plurality of elongate shafts and at least one hinge structure interconnecting a pair of elongate shafts of the plurality of elongate shafts. The at least one hinge structure may be configured to allow a user to pivot the pair of elongate shafts relative to each other to select a desired angle between the pair of elongate shafts. In various embodiments, the at least one hinge structure comprises a hinge mechanism configured to be adjustable in discrete angle increments. Generally, the training device may be utilized in multiple configurations and may be adjusted and deployed in multiple different patterns to facilitate variable training exercises

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A training device comprising:
 a plurality of elongate shafts; and   at least one hinge structure interconnecting a pair of elongate shafts of the plurality of elongate shafts;   wherein the at least one hinge structure is configured to allow a user to pivot the pair of elongate shafts relative to each other to select a desired angle between the pair of elongate shafts.   
     
     
         2 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hinge structure comprises a hinge mechanism configured to be adjustable in discrete angle increments. 
     
     
         3 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hinge structure comprises three slots for three different elongate shafts. 
     
     
         4 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the three slots comprise a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot, wherein the first slot and the second slot are pivotably coupled together via a hinge mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The training device of  claim 4 , wherein the third slot comprises an opening channel along a lateral side, wherein the third slot is configured to allow reversible lateral insertion of an end of an elongate shaft of the plurality of elongate shafts via the opening channel. 
     
     
         6 . The training device of  claim 5 , wherein the elongate shaft is detachably retained within the third slot via an interference fit. 
     
     
         7 . A training device comprising:
 a first elongate shaft comprising a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end opposite the first longitudinal end;   a second elongate shaft comprising a third longitudinal end and a fourth longitudinal end opposite the third longitudinal end;   a third elongate shaft comprising a fifth longitudinal end and a sixth longitudinal end opposite the fifth longitudinal end;   a first hinge structure; and   a second hinge structure, each of the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure comprising a body defining a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot;   wherein:
 the first longitudinal end of the first elongate shaft is detachably coupleable with the third slot of the second hinge structure; 
 the second longitudinal end of the first elongate shaft is coupled within the first slot of the first hinge structure; 
 the third longitudinal end of the second elongate shaft is coupled within the second slot of the first hinge structure; 
 the fourth longitudinal end of the second elongate shaft is coupled within the second slot of the second hinge structure; 
 the fifth longitudinal end of the third elongate shaft is coupled within the first slot of the second hinge structure; and 
 the sixth longitudinal end of the third elongate shaft is detachably . with the third slot of the first hinge structure. 
   
     
     
         8 . The training device of  claim 7 , wherein the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure are configured to allow a user to pivot respective elongate shafts relative to each other to select a desired angle between pairs of elongate shafts. 
     
     
         9 . The training device of  claim 7 , wherein the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure each comprises a first hinge mechanism between the first slot and the second slot.