Training device for ball hitting sports such as baseball and softball

Abstract

Embodiments included in this disclosure are used to support two baseballs, two softballs or other hitting objects on a batting tee. Two embodiments may also be used in order to stack three balls. The embodiments are not limited to training in only softball and baseball, but may be used in any sport that involves striking an object with a striking device including, but not limited to, the games of cricket, field hockey, and hurling. Also two soccer balls may be stacked on a ground tee that would be struck by the foot. Other embodiments include a crowned insert and a short double crowned training device.

1 . A target hitting training device comprising
 a main center cylinder, where the main center cylinder can vary in length from 0.05 inch to 8 inches;   one or two identical crowned ends;   a smooth support surface or a plurality alternating raised and lower supports formed by the crowned ends;   where the main cylinder, crowned ends and plurality of alternating and raised and lower supports are integrally formed from the same material of construction.   
   
   
       2 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 1  wherein the main center cylinder and one or two crowned end cylinders are formed on the two ends of the main center cylinder from a high-impact resistant material. 
   
   
       3 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 2  wherein the high-impact resistant material is polyurethane, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a synthetic polymeric material. 
   
   
       4 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 1  where one crowned end cylinder is formed on one end of the main center cylinder and a cylinder insert surface is formed on the other end of the main that can be inserted into another instance of a target hitting training device to create a level surface or more stable surface for the target devise to rest upon. 
   
   
       5 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 4  wherein the main center cylinder, the one crowned end cylinders, and the cylinder insert surface are formed from a high-impact resistant material. 
   
   
       6 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 5  wherein the high-impact resistant material is polyurethane, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a synthetic polymeric material. 
   
   
       7 . A target hitting training device comprising two identical crowned end cylinders where the crowned end cylinders form a plurality of alternating raised and lower supports. 
   
   
       8 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 7  wherein the two identical crowned end cylinders are formed from a high-impact resistant material. 
   
   
       9 . The target hitting training device described in  claim 8  wherein the high-impact resistant material is polyurethane, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a synthetic polymeric material.