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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7740548 | Basketball training apparatus The present invention relates to the sports training aids, in particular a improved apparatus for providing drills for new basketball players to practice rebounding skills, not having a platform or base below the players as they jump which can twist an ankle or knee... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7311618 | Basketball rebound training apparatus The present invention is a basketball rebound training apparatus including a rebound unit and an installation tool. The rebound unit includes a dome portion as well as a rim mount structure including a rim catch tab and a latch mechanism. The dome portion is shaped ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7229367 | Quick connect basketball practice device A basketball practice device is for use with a basketball rim having a diameter. The practice device includes an annular body, the body having a diameter substantially lesser than the rim diameter, and at least one and preferably a plurality of supports. Each suppor... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223186 | Apparatus, assemblies and methods for training athletes An athletic training assembly and methods suitable for use in training basketball players. The training assembly allows a ball to be suspended at a selectable height by a suspension member that is attached to a spring loaded reel. The spring loaded reel urges the ba... | 05/29/2007 |
| 6976927 | Basketball training device A basketball training device can create a mental “target” when shooting a basketball. The device includes an annular shaped member that can be removably attached on top of a rim of a regulation basketball hoop. The annular shaped member includes a flange portion... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6916257 | Portable basketball goal system A portable basketball goal system having an adjustable wheel assembly is disclosed. The portable basketball goal system may comprise a rigid pole, a support base, an adjustable wheel assembly, and an engaging member. The support base is configured to maintain the ri... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6846253 | Soccer training system A soccer training system which has three modes and includes a frame, a net, a target panel, and a rebound panel. The frame with the net secured thereto provides a soccer goal mode; the frame with the target panel positioned across its front provides a soccer target ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6773365 | Basketball rebounding practice device A basketball rebounding practice device is provided. The device includes a support member that can removably attached onto a rim of a basketball hoop, and one or more arm members attached to the support member. Each of the arm members comprise a beam having one end ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6572496 | Basketball rebound trainer A basketball rebound trainer for mounting in a basketball hoop has a body having a flexible surface and having filler material therein and an upper portion forming a basketball striking surface and a lower portion sized to fit into a basketball hoop and e... | 06/03/2003 |
| 5967913 | Configured and adjustable grip for game stick A game stick, such as a hockey stick, has a configured and adjustable grip. The configured grip has a triangular cross section with three sides and three edges. The grip is oriented with respect to a striking portion of the stick. The stick may also have ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5503389 | Training device A training device for development skills in the game of basketball or the like sport is disclosed. The device comprises an L-shaped structure, wherein one leg of the structure is connected at each of its ends to an elevated, stationary structure, preferab... | 04/02/1996 |
| 4352494 | Reaction development apparatus A physical development and training device to enable a person to practice reaction skills such as jumping, leaping and springing to grasp a ball-like object. The device includes a turret mounted on a support base for rotation about a vertical axis. An art... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4161313 | Practice device for basketball A basketball practice device to allow a player to practice handling a basketball in rebounding and tipping, the device including a boom pivoted above a backboard, an extendible section depending from the boom in the vicinity of the goal on the backboard, ... | 07/17/1979 |
