Apparatus for improved volleyball training

Abstract

A highly effective, efficient, and cost-effective improved volleyball practice device. Embodiments include a support beam holding one or more volleyballs in a suspended fashion so as to allow players to practice both offensive and defensive skills. Said volleyballs are arranged so that practice is both highly effective and efficient. That is, several players may practice at one time and in such a way that coaches can closely evaluate each players technique. Further, the present device is portable. This feature allows smaller groups of player to separate and focus on different aspects of the game. Finally, the present device is cost-effective, and therefore can be afforded by players that may not normally have access to traditional practice facilities. The improved volleyball practice device is thought to be most useful for effectively teaching players essential skills such as spiking and blocking.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to the practice of volleyball, and more particularly, to a device that provides a highly effective and efficient way for volleyball players of all skill levels to improve their offensive and defensive skills. The present device also provides for highly efficient volleyball practices by allowing several players to perform quality practice repetition at the same time; the device further allows separate groups of players to practice at different locations simultaneously. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] Volleyball is a widely popular sport, played and watched by millions of people the world over. In fact, the sport itself transcends different cultures, age groups, and sexes. For example, volleyball is so popular that both men and women's volleyball qualifies as an Olympic sport, drawing participation from national teams all over the world. However, this is not the end of t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that allows volleyball players to improve their defensive playing skills

[0024] The importance of the invention rests upon the fact that it is highly advantageous for a player to be able to practice under realistic, simulated conditions. In that way, the players may repeat the different techniques necessary to participate in the game and be closely evaluated by coaches during the process.

Problems solved by technology

However, this is not the end of the story.

As a result of the above, volleyball teams dedicate a tremendous amount of time to improving their overall ability to spike and defend against the spike.

However, perfecting the art of spiking and blocking is not straightforward.

There are several components of both techniques that can only be perfected through numerous repetitions.

However, these devices are not as effective, and are largely limited in view of the present device.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,742 (the '742 patent) teaches a stationary trainer, but this device is limited to use by only one player, and is not portable.

However, unlike the present device, the device of the '150 patent is also not portable and is limited to use by only one person at a time.

Therefore, neither device can come close to matching the increase in practice efficiency produced by the present device.

Finally, unlike the present device, no product known in the art is conducive to allowing several players to perfect their offensive and defensive players skills at the same time.

Images