Abstract: A retrievable target assembly is provided that comprises a retrievable target and a string. The retrievable target includes a pyramid shaped portion from which extends an enlarged portion. The pyramid shaped portion includes a vertex portion and the string has a pulling end and a connecting end and the connecting end is secured to the vertex portion. The user throws the retrievable target in any desired direction and as far as desired. Then the user tugs on the string such that the vertex portion faces the user. The user shoots arrows into the retrievable target and when done, pulls the string to return the retrievable target so that the arrows can be removed from the target. The user removes the arrows and repeats the process again. The user may be sitting, standing, or standing in a tree stand. The retrievable target is differently shaped in other preferred embodiments.

Abstract: A sports training device includes a target having a mounting arm and an attachment. The mounting arm includes a set of front holes and a set of back holes. The hole sets are separated by at least a quarter of the circumference of an in situ support. The attachment includes a strap, hook, and tab. The first and the second ends of a strap are threaded through the front hole set thus forming a loop and then threaded through the back hole set. The strap ends are threaded through the holes on the tab. A hook is positioned on the loop. The tab includes a hole for the hook and two pair of tab holes for the strap. The first end is threaded through the first pair of tab holes while the second end is threaded through the second pair of tab holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices more specifically for use in sports training in the fields of baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and other sports requiring control of, and the accuracy of a swing of the wrists, the positioning and follow through of the foots, and the positioning of the body when developing its precision and its reactions to moving objects. Important to the concept is the location of the pivot point or “center of action” associated with the muscular control developed when using this device. By attaching the resistance bands at the waist, proper control and muscle development relating to improved performance is accomplished.

Abstract: A target stand includes right and left T-bar legs, corresponding right and left uprights with inwardly-facing grooves, and a base. Horizontal portions of the T-bar legs are removably secured to the base. Vertical portions of the T-bar legs have inwardly-facing grooves coinciding with the inwardly-facing grooves of the uprights, such that together they form substantially continuous inwardly-facing right and left grooves to receive and secure a target. Components of the target stand are sized and shaped to fit compactly in a container having a top and bottom which may serve as the base individually or together.

Abstract: A multi-configurable bean bag tossing game is provided which features a body having bins depending into a top surface. The top surface of the body is removably engageable with any of a plurality of game slats each of which position game indicia and a plurality of slat apertures aligned with some or all of the bins in the top of the body thereby allowing users to change the game being played by changing the game slat. A transit slat is also engageable with the top of the body to form a table, and support frame is engageable with the body to form a storage cavity for the game slats, and provide both wheeled support for rolling the device along with folding legs to support the assembled device.

Abstract: A hockey stick more specifically for a goalie wherein the hockey stick includes a shaft having a upper portion, a lower portion and a blade. The upper portion and the lower portion are integrally formed and the lower portion includes a left flange and a right flange. Formed in the left flange of the lower portion proximate the upper end is a gripping member. The gripping member includes at least one notch wherein the at least one notch has a bottom and wherein the bottom is formed at an axial orientation with respect to the shaft such that an axis intersecting therethrough is diverging away from the shaft. Formed in the right flange opposite the gripping member is the receiving member. The receiving member is configured to receive the portion of a user's palm intermediate the thumb and index finger.

Abstract: A plate-type bullet trap provides an adjustable angle upper and lower plate system which facilitates adjustment of the individual angles of each plate as well as the mutual and relative angles between the plates. In this manner, the geometry presented by the plate-type bullet trap system may be varied to present a maximized efficiency and effectiveness of the plate trap geometry for various entrance paths and characteristics for bullets and other projectiles.

Abstract: A golf ball ejection device includes a generally cylindrical cup liner having an open top end, and a curved bottom end with an elongated hollow channel extending downward therefrom. A golf ball ejector is positioned at the bottom end of the channel and is in communication with a controller and a power source. A golf ball sensor and controller timer detect the presence of a golf ball and activate the golf ball ejector upon the completion of a predetermined countdown.

Abstract: A target stand is disclosed and described. The target stand can include a first side member and a second side member. Each side member can have a base portion, and an upright portion extending from the base portion. The upright portion can have a lower engagement feature and an upper engagement feature. The target support can also include a lower transverse member and an upper transverse member. Each transverse member can have a main body portion with a target support portion for interfacing with a target support, and complimentary engagement features extending from opposite ends of the main body portion. The complimentary engagement features of the lower transverse member can be securable to the lower engagement features of the first and second side members to secure the lower transverse member to the first and second side members.

Abstract: A target device for toy gun comprises a control circuit board, an isolation net, a metal sensing board, a first buffering board, a display board, and a second buffering board. The control circuit board is arranged inside an upper cover of a box. The isolation net is arranged at a front side of the control circuit board. The metal sensing board is arranged at a front side of the isolation net and electrically connected with the control circuit board. The first buffering board is arranged at a front side of the metal sensing board. The display board is arranged at a front side of the first buffering board and electrically connected to the metal sensing board and the control circuit board. The display board may display scores, flash lights, make a sound, and display numeral indications. The second buffering board is arranged at a front side of the display board.

Abstract: A method of determining spin parameters of a sports ball, such as spin axis and rotation velocity of a golf ball. The spin axis is determined solely from the trajectory of the flying ball, and the rotational velocity is determined from a frequency analysis of a signal provided by a radar, which signal comprises spectrum traces positioned equidistantly in frequency, which frequency distance relates to the spin velocity.

Abstract: A trainer is disclosed which is useful for developing skill in sports of coordination including for instance beer-pong.

Abstract: Implementations of an electronically scored target array are provided. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be used for training individuals in the use of rifles, hand guns, and similar weapons. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be used to facilitate competition between participating individuals. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be configured to record the performance (e.g., the number of target plates shot, number of target plates not shot (e.g., missed), overall time, etc.) of a shooter during a course of fire. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array comprises a base, a base guard, a cover plate, a first trunk tube, a second trunk tube, and nine target plates. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may further comprise gaming software, a target controller, nine lasers mounted to the base, and an accelerometer secured to each target plate.

Abstract: Four swords and at least one ring. Each sword has integrally formed handle, blade, and intermediate sections, and top and bottom surfaces with interior and exterior edges. Each generally oval handle section has grasping and shielding regions. Each thin, elongated and curved blade section has upper and lower ends with a convex interior edge and a concave exterior edge and slots extending between the top and bottom surfaces along its length. Each intermediate section has at least one projection extending from one of the edges. Each ring has an outer edge in a circular configuration, an inner edge with circumferential arcs which receives the exterior edges of blade sections of two crossed swords. The blade sections when aimed and rapidly uncrossed project the ring toward the upper ends of the blade sections and beyond for receipt by the sword of another player for subsequent projecting.

Abstract: A stationary target shooting system includes a main body having a horizontal member, a vertical member, and a base. The horizontal member is coupled to a first end of the vertical member. The base is coupled to a second end of the vertical member. At least one paper target holder is disposed on the horizontal member. At least one non-paper target holder depends from the horizontal member. The stationary target shooting system is portable and can be easily broken down and reassembled for use on a variety of surfaces. The stationary target shooting system may be adapted for target shooting with both firearms and archery.

Abstract: An improved target label for shooting that includes at least one toner layer defining an image of a target, superimposed over a colored substrate having a color different from the toner layer, and a release layer underlying the toner layer. When a projectile strikes and penetrates the target, the toner layer displaces and scatters over an area surrounding the point of penetration, exposing the underlying colored substrate layer. The scattering of toner particles visually resembles gun powder and visually simulates damage over an area wider than the point of penetration by the projectile.

Abstract: An athletic training net for receiving projectiles. The training net has a storage sleeve affixed to an upper end, wherein the storage sleeve includes a plurality of upper grommets at an upper end and a plurality of lower grommets at a lower end. The training net further includes a plurality of hook and strap fasteners, with each comprising of a strap secured to a structural member of a garage door and a hook for catching the plurality of upper and lower grommets. The training net has a training configuration and a storage configuration. In the training configuration, the hooks are received by the plurality of upper grommets and the net is vertically suspended form the garage door. In the storage configuration, the plurality of upper grommets remains suspended from the hooks, the net is enfolded in the storage sleeve, and the plurality of lower grommets is secured by the hooks.

Abstract: A game kit, including an elongated rectangular box portion defining a recess, first and second elongated rectangular panel members hingedly connected to the box portion, a first central and a pair of ancillary pipes operationally connected to the first elongated rectangular panel portion, wherein each ancillary pipe is equidistant from the first pipe, a slot formed in the first elongated panel member opposite the first and ancillary pipes for receiving the proximal edge, and a plurality of bean bags. When the box portion placed on a generally flat surface, pivoting the first elongated rectangular panel member into a generally vertical orientation and pivoting the second elongated rectangular portion to engage the proximal edge with the slot deploys the first and ancillary pipes in a generally vertical orientation for receiving tossed bags.

Abstract: A device for practicing putting of a golf ball includes: an elongate base with opposed first and second ends and an upper surface; an elongate rail with an upper surface and opposed first and second ends, the rail mounted to the base such that the upper surface of the rail is positioned above and generally parallel with the upper surface of the base; a locating feature positioned adjacent the first end of the rail, the locating feature configured to provide a resting place for a golf ball; and a target area positioned near the second end of the base panel located adjacent the second end of the rail. Such a device can provide immediate and accurate feedback on putting errors committed by the user.

Abstract: A target shooting system includes an actuator, one or more impact sensors, a controller, and can include a remote device. The actuator couples a target member to a base member and is configured to move the target member relative to the base member. The one or more impact sensors are coupled to the target member, where multiple impact sensors can be configured to identify a location of an impact on the target member and to provide a signal including the location when the target member receives the impact. The controller is communication with the actuator and the one or more impact sensors and is configured to cause the actuator to move the target member relative to the base member and to receive the signal from the impact sensor. The remote device can communicate with the controller and can receive the signal and the impact location from the controller.