Training apparatus for developing proper tennis swing technique

Abstract

A training apparatus for learning and improving upon proper tennis swing development. The apparatus has a rectangular frame mounted onto adjustable and telescoping vertical support members. The proximal end of the frame is attached to a return guide ramp, which is curved in shape to cause a ball to be returned at a correct height for the user. The distal end of the frame is attached to a backstop panel, which is arranged upwardly oriented at a predetermined angle to return a ball at a predetermined trajectory. A flexible material is disposed across the width of the rectangular frame and extends to the backstop panel and return guide ramp, and is rigid enough to provide a ball support and return surface.

1 . A training apparatus to aid in proper tennis swing technique comprising:
 a) a frame made up of two parallel frame members;   b) a backstop panel connecting said frame members at a distal end thereof, said backstop panel being movable into a predetermined angle to return a ball at a predetermined trajectory;   d) a return guide ramp connecting said frame members at a proximal end thereof, and said return guide ramp being adjustable relative to the frame at the connection to the proximal end of said frame member and is curved in shape to cause a ball to be returned to a user at the correct height for a respective user;   d) a vertical support at a distal end and a vertical support at a proximal end of said frame members; and   e) a flexible material disposed across the width of said parallel frame members, and extending to the backstop panel and return guide ramp, and connected thereto for providing a ball support and return surface.   
     
     
         2 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said backstop panel is arranged upwardly oriented at a predetermined angle to return a ball at a predetermined trajectory. 
     
     
         3 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said return guide ramp is curved in shape to cause a ball to be returned at a correct height for the user. 
     
     
         4 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said vertical support is collapsible for allowing said apparatus to lay flat for storage or transportation. 
     
     
         5 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said support has a distal end and a proximal end, and is taller at the distal end than the proximal end as to position the distal end at a greater height. 
     
     
         6 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said vertical support is a tube made up of a first tube slidable in a second and telescoping in structure for allowing said apparatus to be adjusted for various user heights. 
     
     
         7 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said flexible material is made of mesh netting. 
     
     
         8 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said flexible material includes indicia representing hitting targets, graphics, or logos. 
     
     
         9 . A training apparatus as described in  claim 1  wherein said support surface is at about a 45° angle relative to the ground with the higher end being the distal end thereof.