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Hand holder football kicking tee

Hand holder football kicking tee description/claims

This application discloses the same invention disclosed in provisional patent application 60/936,659. In this application an improved embodiment of the invention is disclosed, but it is apparent that the provisional patent 60/936,659 discloses the embodiments of the invention defined in claims 1 and 2 of this application.

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In the game of football, field goals, point after touchdown and kickoffs are place kicks. In place kicks the ball is held in a fixed position on the ground, on a flat block or on a kicking tee. In field goals, extra points and on kickoffs in windy conditions another player called the holder holds the ball in a substantially upright position while the place kicker kicks the ball. It is customary for for the holder to hold the ball upright with his left hand when the place kicker is kicking the ball with his right foot, and to hold the ball with his right hand when the place kicker is kicking the ball with his left foot. The invention is a training aid that allows the place kicker to practice without the aid of another person to hold the ball upright.

In order to excel in the art of place kicking, the kicker will practice hundreds of hours. Like most athletes the kicker will practice individually and in team practices where place kicking situations are simulated. Although simulated game situations are the most beneficial for the place kicker to prepare for the precise timing requirements and defensive pressure encountered in game situations, the players required for this simulation will be available for a limited amount of time. Because of that limitation, it is advantageous for the individual practice to simulate the game situation as closely as possible. Prior art allows the place kicker to practice without the aid of another player to hold the ball upright. However prior art does not simulate the appearance of the ball being held by another player.

An object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that allows the place kicker to practice the art of place kicking without the assistance of another person to hold the ball in an upright position.

Another object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that simulates the visual experience of place kicking in game situations during individual practice.

Another object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that can be easily adjusted into a compact configuration to facilitate transporting and storage.

Another object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that is easy to use.

Another object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that provides marketing and advertising opportunities when used utilized on the sidelines during games.

A final object of this invention is to provide a kicking tee that is inexpensive to manufacture.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hand holder kicking tee in use holding a football in an upright position.

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