Abstract: The present application is directed to a Family Combo Game which is played by putting billiard balls into sparkling two sided, numbered, relocatable game traps. The Combo Family Game disclosed herein is a combination of golf, croquet and billiards. The Combo Family Game Club described herein is a combination of a putting club, a pitching or chipping club resembling one or more golf type clubs, and a tapping club resembling a croquet mallet. The game is played on a turf surface of varying heights. The playing surface utilizes an elevated perimeter turf edged boarder to keep the balls in play. The game can be played on grassy area such as a lawn, backyards and in public recreation areas or parks. An optional lighting system is disclosed to light the game traps for playing at night or indoors. Optional game trap decorations and flags are also described herein.

Abstract: Gloves including one or more layers having at least one radar detectable mark formed of radar detectable material and/or an infrared detectable mark formed of infrared absorbing ink disposed on the surface thereof are provided.

Abstract: A golf swing training device generally guides and trains a golf swing with a particular focus on weight transfers and hip rotations throughout the golf swing. The device includes a baseboard that provides a bottom fulcrum which aids an athlete in training a correct weight distribution throughout the golf swing. A pedal assembly, which includes a front pedal and a back pedal (corresponding to front/back feet), engages with a top fulcrum to aid the athlete in training correct hip rotation throughout the golf swing.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for teaching athletic ball skills is herein disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a device with a graphical user interface (GUI) and a ball. It further includes the step of displaying a first number on the GUI. The method further includes the step of performing a first action with the ball based on the displayed first number.

Abstract: A training aid is disclosed comprising a base; a first member rotatable with respect to the base about a first axis, wherein the base and the first member comprise respective indicia indicating a rotational position of the first member about the first axis; and a second member comprising: a proximal end coupled with the first member and rotatable about a second axis, wherein the first member and the second member comprise additional respective indicia to indicate a rotational position of the second member about the second axis; and a distal end configured to couple with a guide.

Abstract: A sports rotation swing training system is provided that includes a harness assembly to be worn around the torso of the player that is used with a separate vertical upright structure. The harness assembly comprises a chest/waist band and a generally horizontally projecting stick protruding from the band side. The projecting stick is designed to engage with the separate upright structure upon the player's execution of a swing to provide feedback (auditory, tactile, or electronic) related to the degree of rotation. The chest/waist band can be alternatively positioned by the user at the chest (to practice thoracic rotation) or at the waist (to practice pelvic rotation). In a preferable aspect of the invention, the angle of the projecting stick is adjustable downward from generally parallel to the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed is a putting practice device configured to enable training of keeping a putter face square without checking movement of a golf ball, to enable training of controlling putting strength as well as keeping the putter face square, and to enable training of practicing linear motion of a putter during execution of a putting stroke while an actual golf ball is struck. The putting practice device for the training of keeping the putter face square and controlling the putting strength includes an advance groove, a base plate, a striking part, an impact sensor, and a display part.

Abstract: A method includes anchoring a loop strap and a hook strap at a first surface of a rectangular arcuate panel proximate a first end of the first surface, providing a retaining element anchored to the rectangular arcuate panel, with the retaining element forming a loop, and providing an extension strap anchored to the rectangular arcuate panel proximate the retaining element to form a fielding aid accessory. The method also includes wrappably attaching the anchored first hook strap with the anchored first loop strap around a forearm of an athlete and securely positioning fingers of a hand thereof by way of the loop of the retaining element such that the forearm contacts a second surface of the rectangular arcuate panel. The fielding aid accessory is configured to be used by the athlete in two modes of operation based on a configuration of coupling of the extension strap.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a reversible toy includes a body with a first body portion having a first surface and a second body portion having a second surface, the second portion being coupled to the first portion. The first portion and the second portion together define a globoid shape, with a sealed cavity therebetween, and an interior cavity within the body. The cavity contains a stuffing separate from the portions, separates the portions, and defines the globoid shape. The body is reversible between a first and second position to alternatingly present one of the first surface or second surface defining an exterior of the body. The other of the first and second surface is alternatingly storable in the interior cavity and the first and second body portions and the stuffing collapse into the interior cavity through an opening when the body is moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A device, system and method for aligning a golf ball relative to a golf shoe is disclosed herein. The device includes a base layer and a set of alignment markings. In some embodiments, the base layer is removably adhered to a golf shoe. The system includes a pair of golf shoes each including a set of alignment markings thereon that are, in some embodiments, permanent to the golf shoes. The set of alignment markings help golfers with proper ball placement and enable the golfers to set up for the shot correctly, consistently and quickly. Particularly, the set of alignment markings assist golfers in consistently setting up the golf ball position for shots wherein the golf ball is required to be placed either on the front foot or the back foot.

Abstract: A swing motion trainer used to simulate one or more sport swing movements includes a rod portion comprising a shaft with a grip. The swing motion trainer includes a resistance portion comprising an interchangeable mechanism at a distal end of the rod portion, the resistance portion includes an interchangeable mechanism at the distal end of the rod portion, wherein the interchangeable mechanism is configured to attach a removable resistance element to the distal end of the rod portion. The removable resistance element that is attachable to the distal end of the rod portion via the interchangeable mechanism. The removable resistance element provides a resistance to a swinging motion of the swing motion trainer.

Abstract: A sole-tape includes a base material having adhesive on a first surface and corresponding to an area of a sole of a club head. A second surface of the base material includes grind-indicia corresponding to different sole grinds. A method of using a sole-tape includes affixing the sole-tape to a sole of a club head such that a longitudinal edge of the sole-tape is substantially parallel to a striking face. A width classification is determined for a mark formed on the sole-tape with the width of the mark measured in a longitudinal direction of the sole-tape. The determined width classification corresponds to a recommended sole grind. In another aspect, a mark is identified in an image or scan of a sole-tape. A width and relative location of the mark are determined, and a sole grind recommendation is determined for a golfer based on the determined width and relative location.

Abstract: Gloves including one or more layers having at least one radar detectable mark disposed on the surface thereof are provided.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a method for monitoring a golf swing is provided that includes coupling a mobile telephone to a golf club and employing the mobile telephone coupled to the golf club to monitor acceleration of the mobile telephone as the mobile telephone swings while a user swings the golf club, collect acceleration information based on the monitored acceleration of the mobile telephone as the mobile telephone swings, analyze the collected acceleration information to determine one or more characteristics of the golf swing based on the collected acceleration information, and output information regarding the one or more characteristics of the golf swing on the display of the mobile telephone. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a smart putter and a putter gaming system. The smart putter may be configured with a plurality of sensors. The smart putter may be configured to process information from the plurality of sensors to determine whether a stroke has been performed by a user of the smart putter. Detecting a stroke has occurred may include detecting that the smart putter has impacted a golf ball on a field of play. The smart putter may further be configured to sign-in with a track associated with the putter gaming system. The putter gaming system may be configured to perform automatic scoring based, in part, on the stroke detection performed by the smart putter. The putter gaming system may further be configured to detected when a golf ball has been holed, indicating completion of a track.

Abstract: Distance measuring devices and methods are included which may be used to measure and simultaneously display an accurate range of multiple targets such as the flags of a golf practice driving range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a virtual control panel providing apparatus, method and program providing user convenience such that a user continuously works out by conveniently operating various functions at a current location without movement, by communicating between a golf simulator and a golf mat capable of providing a virtual control panel, providing the virtual control panel, and performing functions of the virtual control panel corresponding to a user input.

Abstract: A training baseball bat comprises (a) a bat with a cylindrical axial cavity; (b) a sealing cap arranged in and sealing the cavity at one end; and (c) a training apparatus positioned in the cavity and comprising a magnet fixed at one end of the cavity; a stopper fixed within the cavity adjacent to the sealing cap; and a cylinder slidably positioned in the cavity which, when released from the magnet, can travel the length of the cavity and contact the stopper to exert an auditory signal. The training baseball bat also includes at least two reinforcing pins arranged perpendicular to the cavity and perpendicular to and spaced from one another along the length of the cavity between the sealing cap and the stopper, each pin extending through the cavity and across a substantial portion of the diameter of the head.

Abstract: An equipment fitting system that measures swings by a user of different pieces of equipment with inertial sensors, and analyzes sensor data to recommend which piece of equipment is optimal for the user from among those tested. Illustrative applications include fitting of baseball bats and golf clubs. Swing metrics calculated from sensor data may include an acceleration metric, a speed metric, and a momentum metric; these metrics may be combined into a metrics score for each piece of equipment. Other factors may be included in an overall score, such as the user's subjective score for each piece of equipment, and ratings from experts or other consumers. Users may assign the relative importance for the different factors to calculate an overall equipment score.

Abstract: A sports training device includes a glove with a main body. The main body has a palm portion and a back portion. The main body is configured to receive a hand of a user. A plurality of finger receptacles is disposed on the main body. Each finger receptacle of the plurality of finger receptacles has a proximal end disposed adjacent to the main body and a distal end disposed opposite the proximal end. The plurality of finger receptacles includes a thumb receptacle, a first finger receptacle, and a second finger receptacle. Each of the distal end of the thumb receptacle, the distal end of the first finger receptacle, and the distal end of the second finger receptacle are open. A sensor is disposed on the glove and is configured to monitor a release of an object to be thrown.