Apparatus and method for improving swings of sports players

Abstract

A sports swing aid is disclosed, and includes a shaft, head, and grip. The head may be substantially flat, weighted, and curved, as well as angled relative to the shaft at a first end of the shaft. A grip is provided at a second end of the shaft. The swing aid, and in particular the head, is configured to be swung at a plurality of orientations to work different muscle groups of a user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sports swing aid comprising:
 a shaft;   a substantially flat, weighted, and curved head extending from a first end of the shaft at an angle; and   a grip being provided at a second end of the shaft,   the grip, curved head, and shaft being configured to be swung.   
     
     
         2 . The sports swing aid of  claim 1 , wherein the shaft is formed of iron and comprises a solid core. 
     
     
         3 . The sports swing aid of  claim 1 , further comprising a rubber coating that covers the curved head and at least a portion of the shaft. 
     
     
         4 . The sports swing aid of  claim 1 , wherein the curved head is angled at approximately a 135-degree angle relative to the shaft. 
     
     
         5 . The sports swing aid of  claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the curved head are integral with one another. 
     
     
         6 . A method of improving a swing of a user, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a sports swing aid comprising:
 a shaft; 
 a substantially flat, weighted, and curved head extending from a first end of the shaft at an angle; and 
 a grip being provided at a second end of the shaft; 
 grasping the grip such that an end portion the curved head is oriented at least partially upwards; and 
 swinging the swing aid a plurality of times. 
   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the steps of:
 rotating the shaft approximately 180 degrees; and   swinging the swing aid a plurality of times.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising the steps of:
 rotating the shaft approximately 90 degrees; and   swinging the swing aid a plurality of times.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of times is approximately twenty swings. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the curved head is angled at approximately a 135-degree angle relative to the shaft.