Baseball and Softball Training Device

Abstract

A correction and training tool to teach fundamentals of important actions and postures in baseball and softball games. To accomplish this, the device includes a shoulder strap, a wrist strap, and a detachable connecting link that connects the shoulder strap to the wrist strap. The connecting link may be made longer or shorter depending on the training goals. When worn on the glove arm of a user, the device restricts extension of the elbow of that arm while still giving room for slight motions, which makes it a great starter tool for young players who are just learning how to catch a baseball. The device helps improve fundamentals in pitching accuracy, catching, and fielding by not allowing the glove arm to fly open. Thus, the training device not only fundamentally helps reduce errors, but also improves accuracy in all fields.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A training device comprising:
 a first strap;   a second strap;   a first fastener;   a second fastener;   at least one connecting link;   the first strap being fastened around a non-throwing arm, adjacent to biceps of the non-throwing arm;   the second strap being fastened around the non-throwing arm, adjacent to a wrist of the non-throwing arm;   the first fastener being mounted onto the first strap;   the second fastener being mounted onto the second strap; and   the at least one connecting link being detachably attached between the first fastener and the second fastener, wherein a length of the connecting link governs the extendibility of the non-throwing arm.   
     
     
         2 . The training device of  claim 1 , comprising:
 a first adjustment fastener and a second adjustment fastener;   the first adjustment fastener being integrated onto the first strap;   the second adjustment fastener being integrated onto the second strap;   the first adjustment fastener being operably coupled with the first strap, wherein operating the first adjusting strap governs the fit of the first strap around the biceps; and   the second adjustment fastener being operably coupled with the second strap, wherein operating the second adjustment fastener governs the fit of the second strap around the wrist.   
     
     
         3 . The training device of  claim 2 , wherein the first adjustment fastener and the second adjustment fastener are hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         4 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first strap is longer than the second strap. 
     
     
         5 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first strap and the second strap are securely wrapped around the arm. 
     
     
         6 . The training device of  claim 1 , the at least one connecting link comprising:
 a first link and a second link; and   the first link being longer than the second link.   
     
     
         7 . The training device of  claim 1 , the at least one connecting link comprising:
 a rectangular strip;   a plurality of end connectors; and   the plurality of end connectors being terminally integrated onto the rectangular strip.   
     
     
         8 . The training device of  claim 7 , comprising:
 a first end connector from the plurality of end connectors being connected to the first fastener; and   a second end connector from the plurality of end connectors being connected to the second fastener.   
     
     
         9 . The training device of  claim 7 , wherein the rectangular strip being flexible. 
     
     
         10 . The training device of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of end connectors comprising D-rings. 
     
     
         11 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are snap hooks. 
     
     
         12 . A training device comprising:
 a first strap;   a second strap;   a first fastener;   a second fastener;   at least one connecting link;   a first adjustment fastener;   a second adjustment fastener;   the first strap being fastened around a non-throwing arm, adjacent to biceps of the non-throwing arm;   the second strap being fastened around the non-throwing arm, adjacent to a wrist of the non-throwing arm;   the first fastener being mounted onto the first strap;   the second fastener being mounted onto the second strap;   the at least one connecting link being detachably attached between the first fastener and the second fastener, wherein a length of the connecting link governs the extendibility of the non-throwing arm;   the first adjustment fastener being integrated onto the first strap;   the second adjustment fastener being integrated onto the second strap;   the first adjustment fastener being operably coupled with the first strap, wherein operating the first adjusting strap governs the fit of the first strap around the biceps; and   the second adjustment fastener being operably coupled with the second strap, wherein operating the second adjustment fastener governs the fit of the second strap around the wrist.   
     
     
         13 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the first adjustment fastener and the second adjustment fastener are hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         14 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the first strap is longer than the second strap. 
     
     
         15 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the first strap and the second strap are securely wrapped around the arm. 
     
     
         16 . The training device of  claim 12 , the at least one connecting link comprising:
 a first link and a second link; and   the first link being longer than the second link.   
     
     
         17 . The training device of  claim 12 , the at least one connecting link comprising:
 a rectangular strip;   a plurality of end connectors; and   the plurality of end connectors being terminally integrated onto the rectangular strip.   
     
     
         18 . The training device of  claim 17 , comprising:
 a first end connector from the plurality of end connectors being connected to the first fastener; and   a second end connector from the plurality of end connectors being connected to the second fastener.   
     
     
         19 . A training device comprising:
 a first strap;   a second strap;   a first fastener;   a second fastener;   at least one connecting link;   the first strap being fastened around a non-throwing arm, adjacent to biceps of the non-throwing arm;   the second strap being fastened around a forearm of the non-throwing arm, away from a wrist of the non-throwing arm;   the first fastener being mounted onto the first strap;   the second fastener being mounted onto the second strap; and   the at least one connecting link being detachably attached between the first fastener and the second fastener, wherein a length of the connecting link governs the extendibility of the non-throwing arm.   
     
     
         20 . The training device of  claim 19 , the at least one connecting link comprising:
 a rectangular strip;   a plurality of end connectors; and   the plurality of end connectors being terminally integrated onto the rectangular strip.