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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2017
Filed:
May. 31, 2015
Joseph Reza Fierro, Westminster, CO (US);
Matthew Michael Vellone, Boulder, CO (US);
Joseph Reza Fierro, Westminster, CO (US);
Matthew Michael Vellone, Boulder, CO (US);
Rocky Mountain Athletics Company, LLC, Westminster, CO (US);
Abstract
A swing training weight and method for building the strength and control of a user, while teaching proper swing mechanics. The swing training weight is attached to athletic equipment during training or while warming up for competition, and provides an improved means of release from the athletic equipment. The swing training weight incorporates a sliding member that simulates the impact of striking an object and provides audible, visual and tactile feedback to the user pertaining to the proper execution of the swing. Training methods using the swing training weight are provided that improve athletic performance, and allow for focused training of the proper execution of specific elements of an athletic swing. Further, the swing training weight incorporates a movable stop that allows the weight to be configured to provide for training methods that further focus on the proper execution of specific swing elements.