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Golf training apparatuses and methods

Golf training apparatuses and methods description/claims

The invention relates to golf training apparatuses and methods for assisting a golfer in developing a proper golf swing. More particularly, the invention relates to golf training apparatuses and methods in which the golfer stands on a board that pivots in response to the weight shift of a golfer during a golf swing.

Numerous devices have been developed and produced to assist a golfer in improving his or her golf game. Some devices are intended to be used or worn by the golfer during actual play to improve, control and develop a golf swing, which is one of the most important skills to be developed in becoming a better golfer. Such devices, however, are not permitted to be used or worn during tournament play under most professional and amateur rules. As such, these devices are actually instructional aids that can be used in practice to train a golf swing for application in competition.

Other golf instructional devices are not suited for use during actual play, but are instead designed to be used at a practice range, in a backyard, in a home, etc. Many such instructional devices pertain to the correct positioning and gripping of the club and/or positioning of the feet by a golfer during a golf swing. However, it is also important for a golfer to maintain balance during setup (or address) and swinging of the golf club. Perfect balance is achieved when the golfer's center of mass is consistently positioned directly over the center of the golfer's base of support.

It may be desirable to provide golf training apparatuses and methods that aid in achieving perfect balance. It may be desirable to provide golf training apparatuses and methods that provide instant feedback to aid golfers in training their body to maintain balance throughout setup and swinging of a golf club. It may be desirable to provide golf training apparatuses and methods that increase strength and endurance of a golfer, which in turn may help to reduce the risk of injury.

According to various aspects of the disclosure, a golf training apparatus may comprise a substantially planar member having a top surface, a plurality of left foot profiles on the top surface, and a plurality of right foot profiles on the top surface. Each of the plurality of left foot profiles may have a different size, and each of the right foot profiles may have a different size. The right foot profiles may be spaced a distance from the left foot profiles. Each of the right foot profiles may substantially correspond in size with one of the left foot profiles. The left and right foot profiles increase in size as the distance between the substantially same-sized left and right foot profiles increases.

In accordance with some aspects of the disclosure, a golf training apparatus may comprise a substantially planar member having a top surface, at least one left foot profile on the top surface of the planar member, and at least one right foot profile on the top surface of the planar member. Each of the at least one right foot profile may be spaced a distance from the at least one left foot profile, and one left foot profile may be substantially the same size as one right foot profile. A first alignment marking may be substantially centrally located between the same-size right and left foot profiles. A pair of additional alignment markings may each be located in opposite directions from the first alignment marking. The same-size right and left foot profiles may cooperate with the first alignment marking and a first one of said additional alignment markings to provide alignment instructions for a right-handed user, and the same-size right and left foot profiles may cooperate with the first alignment marking and a second one of said additional alignment markings to provide alignment instructions for a left-handed user.

According to some aspects of the disclosure, a golf training apparatus may comprise a substantially planar member having a top surface, a length, and a width. The apparatus may include at least one left foot profile on the top surface of the planar member, and at least one right foot profile on the top surface of the planar member. Each of the at least one right foot profile being spaced a distance from the at least one left foot profile in a direction of the length of the planar member, and one left foot profile being substantially the same size as one right foot profile. The apparatus may comprise first and second pivot members removably attachable to a bottom surface of the planar member. The first pivot member may be attachable across the width of the planar member and may be substantially centered along the length of the planar member. A second pivot member may be attachable along the length of the planar member and may be substantially centered across the width of the planar member.

In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of an exemplary golf training apparatus in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the exemplary golf training apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the exemplary golf training apparatus of FIG. 1, including a first attachment, in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the exemplary golf training apparatus of FIG. 1, including a second attachment, in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a golf training kit, including the golf training apparatus of FIG. 1 and a plurality of attachments, in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure.

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