Abstract: An athletic training device and system may have a training apparatus having a first support having a first coupling mechanism where the first support is preferably vertically adjustable, a second support having a second coupling mechanism, where the second support is preferably vertically adjustable, at least two light sources coupled to the first support, at least one light receiver couple to the second support, where a first wireless transceiver is operably coupled to the at least one light receiver, and a sensing unit having a second wireless transceiver capable of communicating with the first wireless transceiver. The training device generally enables the creation of a virtual barrier that can be used in lieu of an actual barrier for athletic training purposes thereby decreasing the incidence of injury and increasing athlete confidence. When the device is needed for competition use, the required barrier can be coupled thereto.