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Apparatus for guiding athletic kickingRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, For Foot Or AnkleApparatus for guiding athletic kicking description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060199705, Apparatus for guiding athletic kicking. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/654,400 titled "Revolutionizing Movement Instruction", filed on Feb. 18, 2005, and the specification of that application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention (Technical Field) [0003] The present invention relates to an apparatus for guiding kicking movements so that a user is taught to kick using efficient and sound technique. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Athletes seek ways to learn, and their coaches seek to ways to facilitate, effective motor skills to enhance athletic performance. Methods for teaching motor skills include visual and verbal instruction, drills, and practice. Both athletes and non-athletes use exercise and training machines to increase strength, flexibility, and overall physical condition. Traditional exercise and training machines typically employ resistance to exercise muscles, and others improve flexibility and endurance. Some devices provide mechanical guidance for enhancing athletic movement and improving technique in the execution of movement. [0006] For example, patents that describe guides for the movement of limbs include U.S. Pat. No. 5,830,160, U.S. Pat. No. 6,551,221, U.S. Pat. No. 6,612,845, U.S. Pat. No. 6,872,186, U.S. Pat. No. 6,837,820, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,875,135. The described devices and methods do not aid in the development of improved kicking technique. [0007] There is a need for an apparatus and method that eliminate unnecessary movement in the execution of kicks and other movements and that places each human body part and joint in positions that best enhance balance and leverage. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention provides an apparatus and method for guiding kicking movements so that a user is taught to kick using efficient and sound technique. Thus, and embodiment of the present invention provides a kicking guide apparatus comprising an elongate frame with at least two ends, a lever having at least two ends, a first end of the lever pivotally attached to the frame, a kicking foot guide attached to a second end of the lever, and a standing foot guide disposed at one end of the frame. The apparatus preferably further comprises a horizontal movement assembly linking the lever to the frame. The horizontal movement assembly can comprise a track. The standing foot guide is preferably rotatable. The apparatus preferably further comprises collapsible support legs connected to the frame. The apparatus preferably further comprises a hand support component. The apparatus preferably further comprises a rail to support and position the standing foot guide. [0009] The lever is pivotable within any range including, but not limited to, from an angle of between approximately 30 degrees from horizontal during rest to approximately 30 degrees from horizontal at full extension. The lever is preferably adjustable in length. [0010] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method for improving kicking technique, the method comprising providing an elongate frame with two ends, disposing a horizontal movement assembly at the frame, pivotally attaching a first end of a lever having at least two ends to the horizontal movement assembly, attaching a kicking foot guide a second end of the lever, disposing a standing foot guide one end of the frame, placing one user's foot on the standing foot guide, placing the other user's foot on the kicking foot guide, and directing the user's execution of a kick and constraining the user's feet during execution of the kick to help guide the user in the execution of the kick. [0011] An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for guiding a user's athletic kicking movement along the most efficient path for that movement. [0012] Another object of the present invention is to guide the body through a predetermined range of motion. [0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to help an athlete overcome bad techniques. [0014] An advantage of the present invention is to provide a training method and apparatus that help make unnecessary many years of trial-by-error practice. [0015] Another advantage of the present invention is that it maximizes efficiency of movement. [0016] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it helps minimize injury, fear, and embarrassment, and it increases confidence and skill. [0017] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it collapses easily for easy shipping and storage. [0018] Other objects, advantages, and novel features, and further scope of applicability of the present invention will be set forth in part in the detailed description to follow, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] The accompanying drawings which are incorporated into, and form a part of, the specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating one or more preferred embodiments of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. As shown therein: [0020] FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading about Apparatus for guiding athletic kicking... 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