Speed and agility training set

Abstract

The present invention provides for equipment, systems, and methods of using a multipurpose agility training set comprising of a plurality of agility posts, cords, cones and markers, which may be used individually or in combination. When the posts are in an upright position they are a visual indicator. A flexible cord can be used to removably attach the posts. The conical shaped cones define a plurality of cone apertures which are capable of accepting a crossbar to create a hurdle. And the marker is a substantially flat panel having an aperture with a diameter wide enough to receive a hand.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A training kit for use on an exercising surface, the kit comprising:
 (a) at least two elongated posts, the posts having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end for insertion into a support and the proximate end having a connector, where in the support the post is in an upright position as a visual indicator;   (b) a flexible cord, having a first end and a second end opposed ends, each end having a securing fastener to removably attach the cord to the connector of the post;   (c) at least one cone, the cone having a conical shaped upper portion attached to a lower base portion, the conical portion defining a plurality of apertures which are dimensioned and positioned so that the apertures are capable of accepting a crossbar; and   (d) at least one marker, where the marker is a substantially flat panel having an aperture, a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface for placement on the exercising surface and the top surface a visible indicator, where the aperture has a diameter wide enough to receive a hand.   
     
     
         2 . The training kit of  claim 1 , where the connector of the elongated post further comprises a receptacle for receiving a second post. 
     
     
         3 . The training kit of  claim 1 , where the connector further comprises a notch to secure and retain the fastener to the post. 
     
     
         4 . The training kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a carrier, for storing the posts, cord, cone and marker. 
     
     
         5 . The training kit of  claim 1 , where the visible marker comprises two or more upright posts and the flexible cord is stretched and secured between adjacent upright posts. 
     
     
         6 . The training kit of  claim 1 , where the diameter of the marker aperture is between 2.0 to 5.0 inches. 
     
     
         7 . A marker comprising a substantially flat panel having an aperture, a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface for placement on an area and the top surface a visible indicator, where the aperture has a diameter wide enough to receive a hand. 
     
     
         8 . The marker of  claim 7 , where the diameter of the aperture is between 2.0 and 5.0 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The marker of  claim 7 , where the panel is conical or pyramid shape. 
     
     
         10 . A method of using a sports agility training set, the method comprising the steps of:
 (a) selecting the kit of  claim 1 ,   (b) positioning the posts in the support so that each post is in an upright position,   (c) extending the flexible cord in between the two posts, fastening the cord to each connector,   (d) placing the base of the cone on the exercising surface,   (e) laying the marker on the exercising surface; and   (f) running around the posts, cone and marker.   
     
     
         11 . A method of  claim 10 , further comprising the steps of picking up the marker off the exercising surface and placing the marker over the hand. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10  further comprising the steps of:
 (a) adding a second cone and a crossbar, 
 (b) positioning the two cones adjacent to one another; 
 (c) inserting the crossbar in the apertures of each cone so that the crossbar is substantially parallel to the exercising surface; and 
 (d) jumping over the crossbar. 
 
     
     
         13 . A cone comprising a conical shaped upper portion attached to a lower base portion, the conical portion defining a plurality of cone apertures which are dimensioned and positioned so that the cone apertures are capable of accepting a crossbar. 
     
     
         14 . A training apparatus comprising:
 (a) at least two elongated posts, the posts having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end for insertion into a support and the proximate end having a connector, where in the support the post is in an upright position as a visual indicator; and   (b) a flexible cord, having a first end and a second end opposed ends, each end having a securing fastener to removably attach the cord to the connector of the posts.