Random rebound practice device

Abstract

A random rebound sports training device is provided which includes a pair of misaligned or offset net structures disposed on a frame that enable a projectile striking the net structures to rebound in a random manner. The structures are secured to a support frame such that the openings formed in the net structure, which are larger than normally utilized, are offset from one another. The offset of each of the net structures greatly reduces the potential for a projectile striking the device from contacting the same portions of the net structures, thereby causing the projectile to rebound in a random manner from the device. The frame on which the net structures are mounted can be easily configured between a use configuration and a storage configuration. Further, each of the net structures can be secured to a single support frame, or can extend from separate frames onto a target frame to provide multiple use sections on the device.

1 . A device for rebounding a projectile, the device comprising:
 a) a support frame;   b) a first net secured to the support frame; and   c) a second net secured to the support frame and spaced from the first net.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first net and the second net are each secured to a support line operably connected to the support frame. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the first net and the second net are secured to the same support line. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the support frame includes a first portion and a second portion movably connected to the first portion. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4  further comprising a third portion movably connected to one of the first portion or the second portion. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the first net is secured to the first portion and the third portion, and the second net is secured to the first portion and the second portion. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 6  wherein the first net and the second net are secured to opposite sides of the first portion. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first net is formed with generally square apertures. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 8  wherein the generally square apertures formed in the first net are each at least two inches wide. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 8  wherein the second net is formed with generally square apertures. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the first net and the second net are formed with different sized generally square openings. 
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the first net and the second net are formed with similar sized openings. 
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the support frame includes a target panel and at least one support panel. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 13  wherein the target panel and the at least one support panel are secured at opposite ends to a pair of brackets. 
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 14  wherein the target panel is adjustably secured to the pair of brackets. 
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 14  wherein the at least one support panel is pivotally secured to the pair of brackets. 
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 13  wherein first net and the second net are each secured to the target panel to form a random rebound portion for the device. 
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 17  wherein only one of the first net or the second net is secured to the at least one support panel. 
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 18  further comprising;
 a) a first support panel pivotally connected to the pair of brackets; and   b) a second support panel pivotally connected to the pair of brackets and spaced from the first panel, wherein the first net is secured to the first panel and the second net is secured to the second panel, and wherein the first and second panels form rebound portions of the device.   
   
   
       20 . A device for rebounding a projectile, the device comprising:
 a) a support frame; and   b) a first net secured to the support frame, wherein the first net includes first openings that are between about 1.500 inches and 3.000 inches in width.   
   
   
       21 . The device if  claim 20  further comprising a second net secured to the support frame and spaced from the first net, wherein the second net includes second openings that are between about 1.500 inches and 3.000 inches in width. 
   
   
       22 . The device of  claim 21  wherein the first openings and the second openings have different widths. 
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 21  wherein the first openings and the second openings have the same width.