Batting skills training device

Abstract

A training device for improving the batting skills of a baseball player constructed of two parallel bars that are held apart by a pair of U-shaped arms such that an open space is created between the parallel bars. The location of the arms relative to the parallel bars can be changed to accommodate either right or left handed hitters. The arms space the parallel bars apart sufficiently to create an open space between the arms through which a swung baseball bat can slide. The interior facing surfaces of the bars each have a series of rubber or plastic teeth that protrude therefrom. These rubber or plastic teeth function to prevent damage to the bat when it is swung through the open space and also to cushion the impact on the student's hands if the swing is not level. A baseball is teed up at the end of the open space on the lower of the two bars. The lower bar has a swivel attachment with the upper end of the stand. The swivel attachment permits the open space between the bars to be level or parallel to the ground and thus will permit a baseball bat to smoothly pass through only if the bat has been swung in a level plane. The plastic stand is formed from a pair of telescoping tubes which permits height adjustable to accommodate students of various heights. The cup holder or tee on which the ball rest can be adjustable in height and mounted on a resilient base.