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Ball handling improvement device

a technology for improving devices and ball handling, which is applied in the direction of resistance force resistors, sport apparatus, gymnastics, etc., can solve the problems of limited resources for dribbling and ball handling skills, difficult to gain access to such facilities, and unappealing ideas of long periods of time engaged in ball handling drills or practicing with weighted basketballs, etc., to achieve greater arm motion versatility.

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-23
MEDLEY HOLLY +1
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The present invention is a device that helps improve the strength of a player's arms and increases the speed, power, and control of their dribbling. It also helps prevent injuries by strengthening the muscles involved in dribbling, passing, and catching a ball.

Problems solved by technology

Basketball players looking to enhance their dribbling and ball handling skills have limited resources to do so.
Gaining access to such facilities however can be difficult, especially for long periods of time.
In addition, the idea of spending long periods of time engaged in ball handling drills or practicing with weighted basketballs can be unappealing, especially if the player has to travel a long distance to get to a practice location.

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[0019]The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device 100 for improving the speed, power and control of handling or dribbling a ball, affected through use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs / means. Preferred embodiments of the present invention may further include one or more rotating rings or other motion components and one or more band stabilizers (See, FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0020]According to an embodiment of the present invention, the resistance band 150 is comprised of a band of elastic material that provides a predetermined level of resistance when the band is extended to the edges of its elasticity. Each resistance band may have a specified level of resistance, with the stiffer bands generally providing higher resistance than resistance bands that are more elastic. In one embodiment, the resistance band is a 10 inch quad strap resistance band. One of ordinary skill in the art would apprec...

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The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs / means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle memory improvements provided by the ball handling improvement device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the following provisional applications, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety: U.S. Pat. App. No. 61 / 812,940 filed on Apr. 17, 2013 and entitled “BALL HANDLING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE.”FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs / means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle me...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00A63B21/055A63B21/00
CPCA63B69/0059A63B21/00167A63B2243/0037A63B21/0557A63B69/0071A63B21/00043A63B24/0087A63B43/005A63B2023/006A63B2220/17A63B2220/20A63B2220/62A63B21/4017
Inventor MEDLEY, HOLLYJOHNSON, BEYONCA
Owner MEDLEY HOLLY
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