Soccer juggling training and rehabilation device

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel method to learn soccer juggling skills as well as rehabilitation device that strengthens stabilizing muscles of the legs after a leg injury. The device can can also be used to train the major core and leg muscles used to kick a ball.

1 . A “Concaved” shaped structure for the purpose of soccer ball juggling, which is made from a single sheet of flexible plastic or similar, defined by the following characteristic:
 approx. 32 inches of a horizontal arc with a vertical height equal to the hip height of user or approx 24 inches. 
 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , which creates a hollow half cylinder that forms a confined volume to control the ball while the ball is juggled. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , which is attached to two vertical rigid tubes or similar, spanning from the ground to approximately hip height. 
     
     
         4 . The product of  claim 3 , in which vertical rigid supports are attached at the top or hip height with a horizontal rigid tube or similar, creating a stabilizing hand grip while juggling. 
     
     
         5 . Device of  claim 1  which can be used for low impact training to increase balance, strengthening stabilizer muscles. 
     
     
         6 . Device of  claim 1  which can be built to varying sizes, to accommodate user heights and skill levels. 
     
     
         7 . Device of  claim 1  which can decrease the time to learn foot and ball coordination.