JPH1043339A - Sport training apparatus and its training method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable simply replacing of parts of the apparatus by arranging a support base made up of a weight, a flexible strut supported on the support base and a light weight ball mounted at the tip of the strut to withstand repeated training to a certain extent. SOLUTION: This sport training apparatus is constituted of a support base 11 made up of a roughly hemispherical weight, a flexible strut 12 detachably mounted freely on the support base 11 and a light weight ball 13 mounted at the tip of the strut 12. For example, in the case of baseball, a plurality of flexible struts 12 with different lengths are prepared and a light weight ball 13 is placed at the limits of low and high levels or at the limits of the inside corner and the outside corner of the strike zone and a bat is swung idly. This enables the determining of the strike zone matching a user's physical length by action of his own body. The light weight ball 13 is hit light by a bat or the like and the softness of the flexible strut 12 helps extend the life thereof while the flexible strut 12 and the light weight ball cost the user 13 lower when broken. Moreover, the replacement of the strut and the ball is very simple.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sports training apparatus and a training method thereof which are useful for training in ball games, martial arts, other sports, etc., or for improving basic skills and physical strength when used for basic training of physical strength. . The present invention is particularly useful for practicing swinging a bat or a racket or a golf club or for timing a ball and a bat or a racket in a ball game. For example, the ball games include baseball, softball, tennis, table tennis, golf, and the like. In addition, the present invention
Even in the event of kicking a ball with a foot like soccer, it is an exercise of kick timing and body balance. The present invention also relates to a sport training apparatus and a training method thereof that are convenient for learning the movements of the feet or hands and the eyes with the body, such as boxing, kick boxing, and karate, in martial arts. Furthermore, the present invention can be used for training of basic physical fitness by performing jumps or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Taking a practice of baseball as an example, a conventional practice apparatus for ball games is relatively flexible, and a part for placing a ball on a support made of a rigid member is manufactured. Was hitting the ball. In addition, practice of swing,
It was done by hitting old tires. And, since the conventional ball game practice device is a first kind of ball game and can be used for only one type of practice, it is not possible to practice effectively despite the expensive device, and it is not popular. It is the current situation. Boxing practice equipment was hitting sandbags or hitting something tied to a rubber cord.
In addition, there is no conventional ball game training device that matches the height and strength of elementary school students.

[0003]

A conventional training apparatus for ball games or martial arts uses a relatively heavy object such as a ball or a sandbag used in an actual game, and therefore needs to have enough strength to withstand an impact. Met. As a result, the training device has to be made robust, which is expensive and difficult to spread. Further, the conventional sports training apparatus can be applied to only one sport, and there is no versatile apparatus. There has been no conventional sports practice device that is highly portable, that can replace inexpensive parts, or that can be adapted to the height of the user.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive sports training apparatus and a training method thereof that can be applied as a training apparatus in many sports. An object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive sport practice apparatus or a practice method thereof, which can be applied to users of different heights and practice for different purposes by changing the length, the rotation angle, and the like. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a sports training apparatus and a training method thereof that can enhance the dynamic visual acuity by changing a target and can train the cooperation between the eyes and the body. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a sport training apparatus and a training method thereof that can withstand repeated training to some extent and that can easily replace each part of the apparatus.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

(1st invention) In order to achieve the above object, a sports practice apparatus according to the present invention comprises a support base 11 composed of a weight, a flexible support 12 supported by the support support 11, and a flexible support 12 And a lightweight ball 13 attached to the tip.

(Second Invention) The flexible column 12 detachably attached to the support 11 made of substantially hemispherical lead in the sports training apparatus of the present invention is made of a synthetic resin member which becomes thinner toward the tip. It is characterized by the following.

(Third Invention) The height of the flexible column 12 in the sports training apparatus according to the present invention is adjustable.

(Fourth Invention) The flexible strut 12 in the sports practice apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that it is curved near where the lightweight ball 13 is mounted.

(Fifth Invention) In the sports practice apparatus of the present invention, the flexible support 12 is characterized in that it can rotate on a predetermined surface.

(Sixth Invention) The rotating mechanism in the sports training apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the rotating mechanism includes an idle mechanism when a force is applied in the same or opposite direction as the direction of rotation.

(Seventh Invention) The rotating mechanism in the sports training apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that it can be driven intermittently or reciprocally.

(Eighth Invention) According to the sports practice method of the present invention, at least one of the height, the rotation speed, and the rotation angle of the flexible column 12 is set according to the purpose of the practice, and the weight is substantially hemispherical. The practice is to practice the adaptation of the eyes and body according to the stillness or movement of the lightweight ball 13 attached to the tip of the flexible column 12 supported by the support base 11 made of.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First Invention) A flexible support is detachably attached to a support having a substantially hemispherical weight according to the present invention. Further, a mark such as a lightweight ball made of a sponge or the like is attached to a tip portion of the flexible support. Furthermore, since the flexible strut is lightweight even when a lightweight ball or the like is hit strongly, it has flexibility and strength so that it is not broken. For example, a member made of a synthetic resin such as glass fiber is preferable. When such a member is used, even if the above-mentioned lightweight ball or the like or the flexible support is broken, it can be easily replaced because it is inexpensive.

The flexible strut of the present invention can be selected to have a length suitable for the user, and can repeatedly practice various ball games such as swinging the ball or moving the body. Also, in the case of baseball, by providing a plurality of flexible struts of a strike zone suitable for the height of the user and performing a swing,
The user who practices can grasp his own strike zone with his body. The flexible strut attached to the support made of the weight according to the present invention, due to the weight below the support,
Get up and be like a small practitioner. Even if you hit a lightweight ball or the like, it will return to its original state immediately.

(Second invention) Since the support base made of a substantially hemispherical weight is made of a heavy material such as lead, when hitting the above-mentioned lightweight ball, it rises up and returns to its original state like a small priest. Return to In addition, since the flexible support is made of a synthetic resin member that becomes thinner toward the tip,
Different thicknesses can be selected according to the type of sport. Further, the thickness of the flexible support or the weight of the support base can be determined according to the age and ability of the user. In the present invention, it is also possible to dispose the support base in the opposite manner and attach a flexible support on the opposite side. The flexible strut is inexpensive, and only this portion can be exchanged and the other portions can be shared depending on the height of the user and the type of sport.

(Third Invention) The flexible strut of the present invention can be adjusted to the height of the user or the purpose of training by adjusting the height without providing a plurality of flexible struts having different lengths. Further, the flexible support of the present invention can be used by adjusting its height according to the sport to which it is applied.
That is, since the sports training apparatus of the present invention can be applied to various sports, it has versatility.

(Fourth Invention) The flexible strut of the present invention has a curved portion in the vicinity where a lightweight ball is attached, thereby preventing the frame from hitting the flexible strut like a tennis racket, for example. By adopting the shape as described above, the sports practice device of the present invention can expand the applicable range.

(Fifth invention) The flexible support of the present invention can be used, for example, in a horizontal plane, a vertical plane,
Alternatively, it can be rotated on an inclined surface having a certain angle. Then, the user can perform a swing by looking at the lightweight ball attached to the tip of the rotating flexible support. In addition, the user is not a mere swing,
Practice of basic training such as dynamic visual acuity, type of karate, reaction to fast movement, jumping, etc. Further, in the case of baseball, the user can swing the changing ball in various directions such as a curve and a drop by changing the rotation angle of the flexible support.

(Sixth Invention) When the flexible support of the present invention is rotated, a force may be applied in the same or opposite direction as the rotation direction, or a force to stop the rotation. Such forces may cause the motor to fail or shorten its life. In view of the above, the present invention is provided with a mechanism that idles when a force in the same direction as or in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the flexible support is applied, and can be used as a training device for various sports and a training method thereof.

(Seventh Invention) The sports training apparatus of the present invention drives a flexible support column intermittently or reciprocally by a pulse motor or a linear motor, for example, so that versatility of a game or versatile training can be performed. I can do it. A light ball as described above, for example, 18
When the user moves intermittently by 0 degrees or makes a reciprocating motion, the user can practice according to the competition to be performed. In particular, since the sports training apparatus of the present invention can freely adjust the speed of the lightweight ball and the timing of the rotation, effective training can be performed.

(Eighth Invention) In the sports practice method of the present invention, first, the height of the flexible support is adjusted in accordance with the purpose of the practice. A device that can adjust the rotation speed and the like sets the rotation speed and rotation angle of the flexible support. Next, the user arranges or rotates the lightweight ball attached to the tip of the flexible support supported on the support made of a substantially hemispherical weight at a predetermined position. Then, for example, the user performs a swing or the like in synchronization with the state where the movement of the rotating lightweight ball has stopped. Such practice is
It is effective in training the eyes and body to adapt to the target.

[0022]

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The sports practice apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a support base 11 made of a substantially hemispherical weight and a flexible support 1 detachably attached to the support base 11.
2 and a lightweight ball 13 attached to the distal end of the flexible support 12. For example, a support base 11 made of lead includes a support insertion hole 111 for attaching the flexible support 12 at a central portion,
A recess 112 is formed to insert a fixing means so as not to come off. The support base 11 is a weight made of lead or the like, and has a substantially hemispherical lower portion. Therefore, even if the lightweight ball 13 is hit, the flexible support 12 attached to the support base 11 rises up, and like a small priest. Return to the state.

Further, on the support base 11, a column support tube 113 for vertically setting the flexible column 12 is fixed to the column insertion hole 111 by, for example, an adhesive. Furthermore, if the support tube 113 is made of a resilient material such as rubber, the force hitting the lightweight ball can be absorbed also in this portion. The support base 11 may be a container made of concrete, iron, or a plastic filled with sand or concrete instead of lead.

The flexible support 12 is made of a flexible synthetic resin such as glass fiber, for example.
It is good to make it thin from the base to the tip. With such a shape, when a large force is applied to the lightweight ball, the force can be dispersed throughout the flexible strut 12, and the life of the flexible strut 12 can be extended. For example, if the flexible support 12 used is a fishing rod, it is convenient because it is inexpensive and has various thicknesses. Therefore, the flexible support 12
Is desirably made of the same material as that used for fishing rods and the like. The flexible support 12 is provided with a ball support portion 121 and a screw 123 into which a nut 122 for fixing the lightweight ball 13 is screwed. The lightweight ball 13 is provided with a through hole 131 for inserting the flexible support column 12 in the center, for example, rubber, plastic,
Alternatively, it is made of sponge rubber or the like. In addition, lightweight ball 1
The shape of 3 can be changed according to the type of sport or practice method, and may be merely a landmark.

In assembling the sports training apparatus of the present invention, first, the thin end is inserted from the bottom side of the support base 11.
At this time, it is desirable that the size of the ball support portion 121 is such that it can pass through the support column 113.
Thereafter, a rubber ring 115 is attached to the base of the flexible support 12 so that the rubber ring 115 does not come off from the support base 11 due to its friction.
Press into 2. Next, the lightweight ball 13 is
31 is inserted from the tip of the flexible support 12 so as to reach the ball support 121. And lightweight ball 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a nut 122 which is attached to a screw 123 protruding from the tip.
Is fixed to the flexible support 12. The ball support 121 or the nut 12
2. The screws 123 and the like are exaggerated. Therefore, the actual fixing means is of a size that does not interfere when the lightweight ball 13 is hit. Ball support 121
Can be fitted from the tip of the flexible column 12 and attached by friction. Further, the mounting of the ball support portion 121 and the flexible support column 12 can also use a screw, a nut, or an adhesive.

The fixing of the lightweight ball 13 to the flexible support 12 and the flexible support 12 to the support base 11 can be performed by any known or known means other than those described above. For example, the simplest method of mounting the lightweight ball 13 can also be achieved by wrapping one end of the rubber band around the base of the ball support 121 and then wrapping the other end around the tip of the flexible support 12. Also, the lightweight ball 13
Can be attached to the through-hole 131 with an adhesive or the like so that the flexible support 12 does not protrude from the tip end thereof.

In the practice method of the above embodiment, for example, in the case of baseball, a plurality of flexible supports 12 having different lengths are prepared, and a virtual home base and a batter box are drawn. The user can grasp the strike zone suitable for his / her height by placing and swinging the lightweight ball at the lower and higher limits, or at the corners of the in and out corners. Light weight ball 13 attached to the tip of flexible strut 12
Is lightweight and flexible strut 1 even when struck with a bat or the like.
Due to the flexibility of 2, the stress on the device is small and the life is long. In addition, even if the flexible strut 12 and the lightweight ball 13 are broken, they are inexpensive and can be easily replaced.

When the sports practice apparatus of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is to be used for golf practice, for example, after digging a part of a garden to make a hole, a support base 11 is placed in the hole, and a lightweight ball 13 is placed. It is arranged so as to have a predetermined height. The golf trainer can practice the swing by hitting the lightweight ball 13 by solidifying an appropriate scaffold against the lightweight ball 13 protruding from the hole. The size and shape of the hole is determined by the length of the flexible support 12 and the like. In addition, the above practice can also be achieved by lowering the height of the lightweight ball 13 and providing a platform as a scaffold when it is not possible to dig a hole like a rooftop.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, a sports training apparatus 21 includes a support table 22 and the support table 22.
Column 23, which is supported on the base and whose height can be adjusted,
3 comprises a motor support 24, a motor 25, a flexible column 12, and a lightweight ball 13. The support base 22 includes a power supply unit 221 of the motor 25, a speed adjuster 222 that is a part of a control device that controls the motor 25, and a knob 223 that adjusts the speed adjuster 222. Lightweight ball 13
Is set to a desired rotation speed by electronic control by an electronic circuit by a speed adjuster 222 or mechanical control of a gear or the like.

Further, the support 22 has a first support 224 attached thereto separately or integrally, and a second support 226 via a height adjusting portion 225 as required. And at the tip of the second support 226,
A motor support 24 is attached. A motor 25 is mounted on the motor support 24.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view for attaching a flexible support of the sports practice apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, a flexible support mounting piece 251 is mounted on the motor 25. Flexible post mounting piece 251
Is provided with a through hole 252 in a direction perpendicular to a rotating shaft (not shown) of the motor 25, and the flexible support 12 is attached through the through hole 252. For example, a stopper 127 and a screw 128 shown in FIG.

A rubber tube 126 is fitted between the stopper 127 and the screw 128. In this state, the flexible column 12 is inserted into the through hole 252 of the flexible column mounting piece 251.
And fixed by a nut 253. Further, the flexible post mounting piece 251 is frictionally attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 25, and the force of hitting the lightweight ball 13 attached to the tip of the flexible post 12 is in the same direction as the rotation of the motor 25 or in a different direction. Even if added, the motor 25 does not overload by idling. In addition to the friction, a known mechanism may be used as the idle rotation mechanism.

A user using the sports training apparatus of the second embodiment can adjust the height to a height suitable for the purpose of training.
Adjust by Thereafter, the user adjusts the speed adjustment knob 223 to set an appropriate speed. For example, in baseball practice, the user hits the lightweight ball 13 with a bat. The force hit with the bat is a lightweight ball 13,
The flexible support 12 is absorbed by a rubber tube 126 fitted to the base of the flexible support 12. Since the lightweight ball 13 is made of a material such as sponge rubber, when a force in the same direction or the opposite direction is applied between the shaft of the motor and the flexible support mounting piece 251, the motor 25 is rotated by the idle rotation mechanism. Do not overload. In addition, by turning the speed adjustment knob 223, the rotation speed of the lightweight ball 13 is changed, and the cooperative action between the dynamic visual acuity and the body can be improved.

In the second embodiment, when a pulse motor is used as the motor 25, the motor 25 can be reciprocated at 180 degrees or a predetermined angle. Further, in the second embodiment, when a linear motor is used as the motor 25, the flexible column 12 to which the lightweight ball 13 is attached can make a complete linear reciprocating motion. That is, the second embodiment can be a sports training apparatus in which the movement of the flexible support 12 is arbitrarily selected according to the training purpose of the user. Depending on the purpose of the user's practice, the motor support 24 or the support 23 may be in the way. In such a case, it is advisable to devise attachment of the motor 25 and the flexible support 12.
For example, a member that projects from the motor 25 to the front of the paper surface of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the third embodiment differs from the second embodiment only in that the rotation is performed in a horizontal plane. FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that the rotation direction can be inclined at an arbitrary angle. The fourth embodiment includes a height and angle adjustment unit 227 to incline the rotation direction to an arbitrary angle. In the fourth embodiment, for example, through holes are provided in the first support 224 and the second support 226 in the second embodiment, and the height and angle are adjusted and fixed with screws. In the third and fourth embodiments, since the rotation surface of the flexible column 12 can be changed, the lightweight ball 13 can be moved according to the purpose of the user.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the flexible column 12 has a curved portion 129. The flexible strut 12 having such a shape does not strike the flexible strut 12 with the tennis racket frame even when the lightweight ball 13 is hit with a tennis racket or the like. Further, the shape of the fifth embodiment can be applied to the first to fourth embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. And
Various design changes can be made without departing from the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Although the embodiment of the present invention is mainly described for baseball practice, it goes without saying that the present invention can be used for other ball games, martial arts, other sports, basic training of physical fitness, and the like. In the embodiments of the present invention, known or well-known means other than the means described in this specification can be applied to the means for fixing the support and the flexible support, and between the flexible support and the lightweight ball. In addition to the materials described in the specification, known or well-known materials can be applied to the support base, the flexible support, the lightweight ball, and the like in the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention
Height adjustment, rotation angle adjustment, speed adjustment, etc. are set in advance, but if remote control is possible, it can be applied to more sports and practice menus.

[0038]

According to the present invention, it can be applied as a training device in many sports such as ball games, martial arts, and physical training. ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the rotation angle of a lightweight ball can be changed, or practice suitable for the user of different height and the objective can be performed. ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while changing a goal variously, while enhancing a dynamic visual acuity, it is possible to train the cooperation between the eyes and the body. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is an inexpensive sports training apparatus that can withstand repeated training to a certain extent and can easily replace each part of the apparatus.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view for attaching a flexible support of the sports practice apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a sports practice apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11: Support stand 111: Support column insertion hole 112: Recess 113: Support column 114: Through hole 115: Rubber ring 12: Flexible support 121: Ball support section 122: Nut 123 ··· Screw 13 ··· Lightweight ball 131 ··· Through hole 21 ··· Sports practice device 22 ··· Support base 221 ··· Power supply unit 222 ··· Speed adjuster 223 ··· Speed adjustment knob 224 ··· First Column 225 Height adjustment unit 226 Second column 23 Column 24 Motor support 25 Motor 251 Flexible column mounting piece

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A sport comprising: a support made of a weight; a flexible support supported by the support; and a lightweight ball attached to a distal end of the flexible support. Practice equipment. 2. The sports practice according to claim 1, wherein the flexible support column detachably attached to the support base made of substantially hemispherical lead is made of a synthetic resin member tapered toward its tip. apparatus. 3. The sports training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the height of the flexible support is adjustable. 4. The sports training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible support is curved near a position where a lightweight ball is attached. 5. The sports training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flexible support is rotatable on a predetermined surface. 6. The sports training apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the rotation mechanism includes a mechanism that idles when a force is applied in the same or opposite direction to the direction of rotation. 7. The sports training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rotation mechanism can be driven intermittently or reciprocally. 8. The height of the flexible strut according to the purpose of practice,
At least one of the rotation speed and the rotation angle is set, and the eyes and the body are moved according to the rest or movement of the lightweight ball attached to the tip of the flexible support supported on the support base made of a substantially hemispherical weight. A sports practice method characterized by the practice of acclimatizing.