Racket Sports Rebounder with Side Shields

Abstract

An apparatus for racket sports practice (such as tennis, pickle ball, padel, squash, racquet ball, table tennis and the like) is disclosed. The apparatus being comprised of a tubular frame, lightweight cloth, a swivel bounce board and unique side shields that prevent balls from straying. The curved area of the rebound sheet allows users to hit balls into the apparatus and have them returned at various speeds and angles. The apparatus being of such a size that, when broken down after practice, can be easily transported by a single person. An object of the invention is to provide an affordable means for racket sports enthusiasts to practice independently.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A racket sports practice apparatus comprised of the following parts:
 a) U-shaped legs;   b) transverse supporting rod;   c) vertical supporting poles;   d) a frame;   e) top horizontal bar;   f) swivel bounce board;   g) rebound sheet;   h) bungee cords; and   i) side shields.   
     
     
         2 . The racket sport practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rebound sheet has a sleeve on distal end. 
     
     
         3 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is comprised of lower diagonal bars and upper diagonal bars. 
     
     
         4 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped legs having anti-skid discs. 
     
     
         5 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transverse supporting rod is connected to the U-shaped legs via spring-loaded detents. 
     
     
         6 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical supporting poles are interconnected with the lower diagonal bars via spring-loaded detents. 
     
     
         7 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lower diagonal bars are connected to the upper diagonal bars via spring-loaded detents. 
     
     
         8 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the top horizontal bar passes through a sleeve on a distal end of the rebound sheet. 
     
     
         9 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lower diagonal bars are pivotably-affixed to swivel bounce board by means of swivel bounce board adjustment knobs. 
     
     
         10 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rebound sheet having grommets. 
     
     
         11 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rebound sheet being connected to the side bars by means of bungees. 
     
     
         12 . The racket sport practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the upper diagonal bars having corner units. 
     
     
         13 . The racket sports practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein top ends of the upper diagonal bars having side shields affixed to the top of the upper diagonal bars by hook and loop straps. 
     
     
         14 . A method of adjusting ball rebounds to be slow with high returns, comprising the following steps:
 a) strapping bungees at attachment points C above the frame and securing to attachment pins;   b) strapping bungees at attachment points D below the frame and securing to attachment pins; and   c) tilting swivel bounce board up away from the longitudinal axis of the lower diagonal bars and tightening swivel bounce board adjustment knobs.   
     
     
         15 . A method of adjusting ball rebounds to be slow with low returns, comprising the following steps:
 a) strapping bungees at attachment points C above the frame and securing to attachment pins;   b) strapping bungees at attachment points D below the frame and securing to attachment pins; and   c) tilting swivel bounce board down and in line with the longitudinal axis of the lower diagonal bars and tightening swivel bounce board adjustment knobs.   
     
     
         16 . A method of adjusting ball rebounds to be fast with high returns, comprising the following steps:
 a) strapping bungees at attachment points C below the frame and securing to attachment pins;   b) strapping bungees at attachment points D above the frame and securing to attachment pins; and   c) tilting swivel bounce board up away from the longitudinal axis of the lower diagonal bars and locking swivel bounce board adjustment knobs.   
     
     
         17 . A method of adjusting ball rebounds to be fast with low returns, comprising the following steps:
 a) strapping bungees at attachment points C below the frame and securing to attachment pins;   b) strapping bungees at attachment points D above the frame and securing to attachment pins; and   c) tilting swivel bounce board down and in line with the longitudinal axis of the lower diagonal bars and tightening swivel bounce board adjustment knobs.