Stickhandling training device

Abstract

A number of variations may include a stickhandling training device that may include a body portion that may include a generally concave first face opposite a generally convex second face and having an outer perimeter edge such that the body portion may be generally shell shaped. A plurality of ribs may be disposed on the body portion and arranged in a crossing pattern, the plurality of ribs being constructed and arranged to provide structural support to the body portion. At least one fastener may be mechanically connected to the body portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of the stickhandling training device to sports equipment. The stickhandling training device may be constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the line-of-sight of a wearer thereby training hand-eye coordination and awareness.

1 . A stickhandling training device, comprising:
 a body portion comprising a first face opposite a second face and having an outer perimeter edge; and   at least one fastener mechanically connected to the body portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of the stickhandling training device around a neck of a wearer, wherein the device further comprises a collar extending from the outer perimeter edge and sized to encircle the neck of the wearer, the collar including a neck strap configured to secure the collar on the neck, and wherein the body portion is configured to obstruct a downward line-of-sight of the wearer at a selectable angle between approximately 30 degrees and approximately 85 degrees relative to a horizontal plane.   
     
     
         2 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first face is concave, and the second face is convex such that the body portion is shell shaped, wherein the shell shape conforms to the curvature of the neck to provide a stable attachment. 
     
     
         3 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first face is concave, and the second face is convex such that the body portion is a elongated bill shaped extending forward from the neck to provide a visual obstruction below the horizontal plane of sight. 
     
     
         4 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener is a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         5 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one structural feature constructed and arranged to provide structural support to the body portion wherein the at least one structural feature includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs configured to resist deformation upon impact. 
     
     
         6 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one structural feature is a plurality of ribs arranged in a pattern of crossing ribs, wherein the crossing ribs provide reinforcement while maintaining a lightweight structure. 
     
     
         7 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one surface feature in the body portion constructed and arranged to provide at least one of enhancing the structural integrity of the body portion, increasing air flow through the body portion, reducing the weight of the body portion, providing light pass-through of the body portion, or providing texture to the first face or second face of the body portion, wherein the at least one surface feature is configured to prevent fogging or condensation buildup on the surface. 
     
     
         8 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one surface feature is a plurality of through-holes constructed and arranged to provide ventilation while maintaining visual obstruction. 
     
     
         9 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1  further comprising a collar extending from the edge of the body portion and wherein the collar is constructed and arranged to attach around the neck of the wearer and wherein the collar is constructed and arranged to flexibly conform to the concave first face. 
     
     
         10 . A stickhandling training device, comprising:
 a body portion comprising a concave first face opposite a convex second face and having an outer perimeter edge such that the body portion is shell shaped and contoured to conform to a wearer's neck region for a secure attachment;   at least one fastener mechanically connected to the body portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of the stickhandling training device around a neck of a wearer, wherein the at least one fastener is selected from the group consisting of adjustable straps, hook-and-loop fasteners, snap-fit connectors, or mechanical clips, configured to provide a detachable and reconfigurable attachment; and   wherein the stickhandling training device is constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the line-of-sight of a wearer without obstructing the forward field of vision, wherein the body portion is configured to extend outwardly from the wearer's neck region at a predefined angle to create a controlled visual obstruction optimized for stickhandling training, wherein the body portion extends outwardly from the wearer's neck region at a predefined, selectable angle between approximately 30 degrees and approximately 85 degrees relative to a horizontal plane to create a controlled visual obstruction optimized for stickhandling training, and further comprising a collar sized to encircle the wearer's neck with a neck strap to retain the predefined angle during use.   
     
     
         11 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 10  wherein the stickhandling training device is constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the downward line-of-sight of a wearer. 
     
     
         12 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one fastener is a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         13 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one structural feature constructed and arranged to provide structural support to the body portion. 
     
     
         14 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one structural feature is a plurality of ribs arranged in a pattern of crossing ribs. 
     
     
         15 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one surface feature in the body portion constructed and arranged to provide at least one of enhancing the structural integrity of the body portion, increasing air flow through the body portion, reducing the weight of the body portion, providing light pass-through of the body portion, or providing texture to the first face or second face of the body portion. 
     
     
         16 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one surface feature is a plurality of through-holes. 
     
     
         17 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 1  further comprising a collar extending from the edge of the body portion and wherein the collar is constructed and arranged to flexibly conform to the concave first face. 
     
     
         18 . A stickhandling training device, comprising:
 a body portion comprising a concave first face opposite a convex second face and having an outer perimeter edge such that the body portion is shell shaped;   a plurality of ribs disposed on the body portion and arranged in a crossing pattern, the plurality of ribs being constructed and arranged to provide structural support to the body portion;   at least one fastener mechanically connected to the body portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of the stickhandling training device around a neck of a wearer; and   wherein the stickhandling training device is constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the line-of-sight of a wearer, the body portion being configured to set an obstruction angle between approximately 30 degrees and approximately 85 degrees relative to a horizontal plane, and further comprising a collar with a neck strap to maintain the obstruction angle during use.   
     
     
         19 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 18  wherein the stickhandling training device is constructed and arranged to at least partially obstruct the downward line-of-sight of a wearer. 
     
     
         20 . The stickhandling training device of  claim 19 , further comprising at least one surface feature in the body portion constructed and arranged to provide at least one of enhancing the structural integrity of the body portion, increasing air flow through the body portion, reducing the weight of the body portion, providing light pass-through of the body portion, or providing texture to the first face or second face of the body portion.