Abstract: A swing lag training device having a collar for reversible attachment to a shaft near a golf club head; an arm band for attachment above an elbow of an arm of a user; a spooling device attached to the arm band with a cord that connects the spooling device to an attachment port near the golf club head; the spooling device adapted to: 1) retract cord into the spooling device during a back swing; and 2) provide a set of audible sounds as cord is unwound as the golf club head is moved in a forward swing so that a user can train to concentrate the set of audible sounds in a late portion of in the forward swing and thus maintain swing lag during an early portion of the forward swing. The training device can be adapted for training to swing other implements beyond golf clubs.

Abstract: A golf club swing arc impact location training system that helps the user to determine the ideal deepest point of his or her swing in relation to the location of the ball being hit. A rigid rectangular frame is topped by an elastic panel that can be deformed when the user swings and hits a golf ball attached to a tether assembly fixed to the edge of the rectangular frame. An array of photodiodes mounted on the inner surface of the frame senses the location of the depressed elastic panel as the ball is hit and sends the results to a digital display mounted on the top surface of the frame.

Abstract: A sports swing tracking system that has at least one computer processor, a camera system with a digital image sensor, the camera system operating at or greater than sixty frames per second at an exposure rate faster than one one-thousandth of a second. The sports swing tracking system also includes a distance calculating system designed to calculate the distance to an object of known size determined by a pixel array corresponding to the equivalent dimensions of the imaged object. The sports swing tracking system also includes a body frame pose estimator system designed to calculate the distance between each of thirteen or more body frame points and a motion mapping system designed to calculate changes in the three-dimensional location and attitude of at least one or more of the thirteen or more body frame points, an at least one ball point, and two or more points representing a sports instrument.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf putting training aid, comprising: a track; a clamp configured to attach to a putter grip; an extension from the clamp configured to run along the track; and one or more supports for the track.

Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus includes an elastic sling configured to transition between an unstretched state and a stretched state. The elastic sling includes an arm loop and a leg loop coupled to the arm loop. The apparatus includes a first aperture defined by the arm loop. The first aperture is sized and configured to receive a trailing arm elbow of a golfer such that a portion of the arm loop is seated at or near a trailing arm cubital fossa of the golfer. The apparatus includes a second aperture defined by the leg loop. The second aperture is sized and configured to receive a leading leg upper thigh of the golfer such that a portion of the leg loop is seated at or near a crotch of the golfer when the portion of the arm loop is seated at or near the trailing arm cubital fossa of the golfer.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for generating a fitting recommendation for a golf club. In an example, the method includes receiving, by a computing device, player input data; receiving, by the computing device from a launch monitor communicatively coupled to the computing device, first swing analytics for at least one golf shot of a first shot type; and based on the player input data and the first swing analytics, generating, by the computing device, the fitting recommendation comprising at least one of a bounce or a grind for the golf club.

Abstract: A golf swing training device can be easily worn by a user, without requiring any special connection mechanism or clothing item, to provide adjustably positionable sights that assist users in improving their golf swing. One goal of the training device is to keep the golfer's vision focused on the ball while taking the swing and minimize head movement, especially during the backswing. When the correct focus is established, the swing will follow, therefore enhancing muscle memory to improve the user's swing consistency. A pair of focusing rings may be flexibly connected to a mounting system. The focusing rings can be positioned to help the golfer focus on the ball while taking their swing, especially while putting. The mounting system can secure the focusing rings in the desired position during use, while being comfortable to wear.

Abstract: Provided is a technique with which a batter who is practicing batting with a tee can acknowledge how the batter should change his/her hitting posture. An information processing device includes a processor that executes: (a) continuously measuring, according to either or both of output signals from a motion sensor and a force plate, a posture of a batter who is practicing batting with a tee; (b) determining, according to an output signal from a force sensor internally stored in the tee, a timing at which the batter hits a ball placed at the tee; (c) determining, as a hitting posture of the batter, a posture of the batter at the determined timing; and (d) outputting a message instructing the batter to change the batter's hitting posture, according to information indicating an exemplary hitting posture and information indicating the determined batter's hitting posture.

Abstract: A golf alignment device for use in adjustment of golf stance and golf swing and used to train a user to properly position his/her feet (stance) and the golf club (aim, ball and club head position) when hitting a golf shot. The device includes components for measurement of distance and orientation, including the position of the shoes with respect to each other, the position and/or orientation of the golf club head of the golf club being held by the user and position of the golf ball intended to be struck by the user relative to the device. The alignment device allows determination of the aim of the user as determined by the position of his/her feet as well as the orientation of the golf club head face. A method is also provided for measurement of and adjustment of a golfer's stance and golf swing. This method can be employed in training a golfer and during golf practice.

Abstract: A convertible garment adapted to be worn by a user including a hood portion and a body portion connected to the hood portion. The hood portion includes a space defined by a first layer and a second layer. The space facing surface of the first layer and the space facing surface of the second layer form a toy body configured for inversion by passing the toy body through the aperture resulting in a second space defined by the toy body. The toy body includes a first set of character features. A second surface of the first layer and a second surface of the second layer include a second set of character features that are adapted such that the user exemplifies the character represented by the first set of character features when the user is wearing the convertible garment and the hood portion is in the non-inverted state.

Abstract: A user terminal includes a communication device configured to receive radio waves transmitted from a wireless communication tag provided on a golf ball, an output device configured to output information to a user, and a controller configured to control the output device and output information according to radio waves transmitted from the wireless communication tag provided on a golf ball.

Abstract: A multi-directional expandable modular agility exercise ladder has spaced rows of two part paired rungs having overlapping ends joined to each by a pivot post forming a variable angle chevron prow. Outer ends of the paired rungs are interlocked to two parallel spaced bands to complete the ladder. A hook and loop pad interlock is used. Alternately, spaced key holes extend through the bands with the outer ends of the rungs having downwardly extending retainer poles secured in a respective key hole. Alternately, releasable spring clamps hand movable along the band length secure rung ends to the bands.

Abstract: Adjacent blocks are biased in directions of mutual contact using elastic cords, the adjacent blocks being changed so that surfaces having mutually different positional relationships are brought into contact with each other in resistance to the biasing force of the elastic cords, whereby the blocks can be transformed between a state of being folded so that the external shape becomes compact, and a state of being extended so as to take on the shape of an object to be expressed. Furthermore, at least two of the blocks among the plurality of blocks have a state in which two surfaces of each of the blocks simultaneously contact each other, the block-type transformable toy thereby being configured so that turning about the elastic cords is limited.

Abstract: The sports disc locator system is a flying disk. The sports disc locator system comprises a sports disk, a tracking disk, and a control circuit. The control circuit mounts in the tracking disk. The tracking disk attaches to the sports disk. The sports disc locator system locates the sports disk after the sports disk has been thrown. The control circuit is a beacon. The control circuit generates a visible signal used to locate the sports disk. The control circuit generates an audible signal used to locate the sports disk. The control signal transmits the GPS coordinates of the sports disc locator system to a personal data device.

Abstract: Golf club alignment devices are described herein. An example golf club alignment device includes an attachment portion and a sighting structure. The attachment portion has a main body and a contact member. The main body is formed of a first material and the contact member is formed of a second material that is different than the first material. The main body has a first retaining arm and a second retaining arm. The contact member extends outwardly from the main body of the attachment portion and is disposed between the first and second retaining arms. The sighting structure extends from the attachment portion.

Abstract: A treaded traction device for model vehicles is provided. The treaded traction device includes a biasing assembly and a tensioning assembly. The biasing assembly includes a first bias support fixed relative to a vehicle hub and a second bias support fixed relative to a traction hub. The biasing assembly also includes a coil and a dampener attached to the first and second bias supports. The treaded traction device is biased to result in one end being lower than another end. The tensioning assembly includes an idler wheel and a first and second tension support. The tension supports may be rotated to move the idler wheel, releasing tension on a surrounding tread. When the tension is released, the surrounding tread may be removed or replaced.

Abstract: The article is a tubular construct of knitted or woven yarns irreversibly attached thereto a play caller. The play caller comprises a polymeric base sheet having a length and a width, the polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, and a plurality of second polymeric sheets having a length and a width less than or equal to the length and width of the polymeric base sheet. The plurality of second polymeric sheets are separated from each other by a distance and coupled to the second major surface of the polymeric base sheet along at least one of their widths or lengths defining a plurality of pockets, the pockets having openings and at least a portion of the play caller is irreversibly coupled to the tubular construct. Methods of constructing the article are also described.

Abstract: A digital slope meter includes: a shaft extended in a longitudinal direction thereof and having a rolling groove formed on top thereof in the longitudinal direction thereof to allow a golf ball placed thereon to be moved down therealong, when the rear side thereof is tilted up in a state where the front side there is located on a green, and to then roll on the green from a discharging end formed at the front end thereof; and a measuring module located on the shaft to measure a moving distance and an isolated angle of the golf ball rolling on the green from the discharging end when the rear side of the shaft is tilted up.

Abstract: A golf practice device is disclosed to derive a proper stance and swing form of a golf club. The device to be installed on a shaft of a golf club with a club head, comprises a fixing part to be installed on the shaft and including a bearing part formed at a part thereof, and a shaft part to be fitted in the bearing part. In a state where a longitudinal direction of the shaft is horizontalized and a toe side of the club head is located on a ground side, the fixing part is installed at a center of gravity position of the entire golf club, on the shaft, and one end in an opposite side of the bearing part in the longitudinal direction, of the shaft part faces a vertical direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft to point a core of the golf club.

Abstract: An integrated multi-purpose hockey skatemill with a movable skatemill belt that includes a stationary area of the artificial ice with a front face of the work area wherein a movable skatemill belt is built in by means of barrier-free transition areas with a system of spaced signalization/display elements hung on the tiltable/sliding brackets at the frontal and lateral sectors with respect to the center of the movable skatemill belt. A safety restraint system and a stabilization system are anchored above the movable skatemill belt. A tensile/compressive force measuring system is suspended from above in the longitudinal axis of the movable skatemill belt. The skatemill includes an electronic control system controlling the operation of the movable skatemill belt's drive system, the system of signalization/display elements, the system of optical scanning cameras and the tensile/compressive force measuring system. Two puck feeders are located on the border line defining the front side of the work area.