Abstract: The swing mat sports training aid which will hereafter be referred to as a foot positioning training aid. It is for preparation and instructing individuals in the proper positioning of their feet when engaged in various activities in which the position and movement of the feet are critical to accurate execution of desired functions. The training aid includes a generally rectangular panel which can be sustained on various supporting surfaces and is provided with a non-centered raised feature to position the feet and forms a barrier to movement in the direction required for the execution of desired functions. This raised feature does not fully restrict movement however.