Training device

Abstract

A method for batting training includes an elongate member with a tensioning device having a first end connected to the elongate member, a first connector connected to a second end of the tensioning device, and a second connector connected to the elongate member. A ball is slidably engaged with the elongate member and the ball is hit on the upper half of the ball with a bat having a non-perforated striking end.

1 . A batting trainer comprising: 
 (a) an elongate member;    (b) a tensioning device having a first end connected to said elongate member;    (c) a first connector connected to a second end of said tensioning device;    (d) a second connector connected to said elongate member;    (e) a ball slidably engaged to said elongate member; and    (f) a bat having a non-perforated striking end for hitting said ball on said elongate member.    
     
     
         2 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein said tensioning device is a spring.  
     
     
         3 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein said elongate member is a cable.  
     
     
         4 . The batting trainer of  claim 3  wherein said cable is coated with plastic.  
     
     
         5 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein said first connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         6 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein said second connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         7 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 (a) a first support interconnected to said first connector supporting said elongate member above the ground; and  
 (b) a second support interconnected to said second connector supporting said elongate member above the ground.  
 
     
     
         8 . The batting trainer of  claim 7  wherein said cable is under tension when supported between said first and second supports.  
     
     
         9 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein a plurality of balls are slidably engaged to said elongate member.  
     
     
         10 . The batting trainer of  claim 1  wherein said elongate member is inclined with respect to the ground.  
     
     
         11 . A method of batting training comprising: 
 (a) providing an elongate member with a tensioning device having a first end connected to said elongate member, a first connector connected to a second end of said tensioning device, and a second connector connected to said elongate member;    (b) slidably engaging a ball with said elongate member; and    (c) hitting said ball with a bat having a non-perforated striking end for hitting said ball on said elongate member.    
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said tensioning device is a spring.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said elongate member is a cable.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein said cable is coated with plastic.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said first connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said second connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising: 
 (a) interconnecting a first support to said first connector supporting said elongate member above the ground; and  
 (b) interconnecting a second support to said second connector supporting said elongate member above the ground.  
 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein said cable is under tension when supported between said first and second supports.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11  wherein a plurality of balls are slidably engaged to said elongate member.  
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said elongate member is inclined with respect to the ground.  
     
     
         21 . A method of batting training comprising: 
 (a) providing an elongate member with a tensioning device having a first end connected to said elongate member, a first connector connected to a second end of said tensioning device, and a second connector connected to said elongate member;    (b) slidably engaging a ball with said elongate member;    (c) hitting said ball with a bat having a non-perforated striking end for hitting said ball on said elongate member; and    (d) wherein said hitting further comprises hitting the top half of said ball while being free from hitting the lower half of said ball.    
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21  wherein said tensioning device is a spring.  
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 21  wherein said elongate member is a cable.  
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23  wherein said cable is coated with plastic.  
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21  wherein said first connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 21  wherein said second connector includes a swivel connection.  
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 21  further comprising: 
 (a) interconnecting a first support to said first connector supporting said elongate member above the ground; and  
 (b) interconnecting a second support to said second connector supporting said elongate member above the ground.  
 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 27  wherein said cable is under tension when supported between said first and second supports.  
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 21  wherein a plurality of balls are slidably engaged to said elongate member.  
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 21  wherein said elongate member is inclined with respect to the ground.