A system for technique and accelerated reaction training of a person (30) by a training program in which an array (10, 110, 300) of lights is positioned visibly in front of the person (30), with each light signifying a different particular movement pattern to be executed by the person (30) in a given amount of time. A control system (126) selectively energizes one light of the array at a time, signifying a particular movement pattern to be executed, in a sequence of lighting of the array of lights unknown to the person undertaking the training program. In this program, the sequence of lighting of the array appears to be random, such that the person (30) waits for an unknown light to be energized, and must then react in a measured time period with the particular movement pattern to he executed in response to that particular light. The control system (126) is programmable to enter a different individual time period of response for each different light, and then times each individual time period of response. Additionally, an audible feedback is supplied to the person (30) by an acoustic transducer (136) which is activated by the control system (126) at the end of each individual time period of response to audibly signal, such as by a beep, to the person (30) the end thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the control system is microprocessor (352) proqrammed and operated. The microprocessor (352) is coupled to an address bus (354). a control bus (356), and a data bus (1358), and each of the array (10, 110, 300) of lights, as well as additional controlled features said as a voice synthesizer (366, 368) which provides audibly instructions, is coupled to and controlled by the microprocessor (352) by signals issued on the address bus (354), the control bus (356), and the data bus (358). The array of lights comprises an array of six lights (112 - 122; 304) arranged in top and bottom horizontal rows of three lights, with the top and bottom rows being aligned vertically with respect to each other Moreover, the system is preferably constructed and provided in a portable carrying case, wherein the array of lights is mounted in the top portion of the carrying use and the control system (126) and programming keyboard (308) therefor is located in the bottom portion

A system for technique and accelerated reaction training of a person (30) by a training program in which an array (10, 110, 300) of lights is positioned visibly in front of the person (30), with each light signifying a different particular movement pattern to be executed by the person (30) in a given amount of time. A control system (126) selectively energizes one light of the array at a time, signifying a particular movement pattern to be executed, in a sequence of lighting of the array of lights unknown to the person undertaking the training program. In this program, the sequence of lighting of the array appears to be random, such that the person (30) waits for an unknown light to be energized, and must then react in 'a measured time period with the particular movement pattern to be executed in response to that particular light. The control system (126) is programmable to enter a different individual time period of response for each different light, and then times each individual time period of response. Additionally, an audible feedback is supplied to the person (30) by an acoustic transducer (136) which is activated by the control system (126) at the end of each individual time period of response to audible signal, such as by a beep, to the person (30) the end thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the control system is microprocessor (352) programmed and operated. The microprocessor (352) is coupled to an address bus (354), a control bus (356), and a data bus (358), and each of the array (10, 110, 300) of lights, as well as additional controlled features said as a voice synthesizer (366,368) which provides audibly instructions, is coupled to and controlled by the microprocessor (352) by signals issued on the address bus (354), the control bus (356), and the data bus (358). The array of lights comprises an array of six lights (112 - 122; 304) arranged in top and bottom horizontal rows of three lights, with the top and bottom rows being aligned vertically with respect to each other. Moreover; the system is preferably constructed and provided in a portable carrying case, wherein the array of lights is mounted in the top portion of the carrying case, and the control system (126) and programming keyboard (308) therefor is located in the bottom portion.

A device for constraining a golf club to swing through an arc of predetermined radius. It permits a player to practice his stroke while the radius and the centre of the arc of motion of the club is constrained to a predetermined value.

Essentially, the device comprises a club engaging member (3) formed by a pair of telescoping members (8) and (9). The outer telescoping member (8) terminates in a neck engaging ring member (6) the inner telescoping member (9) is provided with a mounting bracket (14) for securing the device (1) to the handle (7) of a golf club (2). The ring. member (6) engages the players neck, and the player swings the club through a stroke in conventional fashion.

A training apparatus (2) for use on a training surface (16) is disclosed. The training apparatus includes a sport-projectile stopping member (4) and an elongated body (6) substantially transverse to the sport-projectile stopping member. The elongated body has a first section (8), a second section (12), and a transition section (10) between the first and second sections. A portion of the first section is positioned on the sport-projectile stopping member, and the first section is sized such that the sport-projection stopping member, the first section, the training surface and the transition section define an orifice (14) through which a sport-projectile can pass through.

A sports training system for monitoring and comparing a golfer's swing to a desired norm or standard at the point of impact of a golf ball, so as to thereby detect deviation (e.g., hook or slice) from such desired norm or standard. The system of this invention is capable of permitting the golfer to refine his swing by display of the relative position of the club face and ball at point of impact, club angle at impact and the club speed at impact. Thus, the golfer is able to adjust one or more of these variables at a time and determine the likely result or effect upon the other(s).

This device for the training of a human body extremity in the practice of a specific physical activity, is comprised of a concave mould that, made up of at least a rolled piece of light and substantially rigid material, the first part is shaped on the inside which is adjusted and substantially wraps around the extremity and its joint to a limb. This being the part where the immobilisation is kept held to the optimally correct position for a piece of equipment for the exercising of the type of action in the specific physical activity, and a second part that is adjusted and substantially wraps the part of the member next to the joint.