Abstract: A net attachment fixture for use in a landing net securement system, the net attachment fixture including a chassis operable to receive a net attachment. The chassis has a front and a rear face and one or more side faces intermediate the front and rear face, the rear face operable to mate against a portion of a landing net. At least one primary strap receiving opening extends through the chassis from the front to the rear face of the chassis and at least one secondary strap receiving opening extends through the one or more sides of the chassis. The strap receiving openings are operable to receive therein one or more straps to secure the net attachment fixture to the landing net.

Abstract: A landing net securement system includes a landing net with a net body having a net end and a handle end. A net attachment fixture is carried by the net body in a location distal from both the net end and the handle end of the net body. A clip assembly is attachable to clothing worn by a fisher, the clip assembly carrying a body attachment fixture operable to mate with the net attachment fixture to enable securement of the landing net to the clothing of the fisher.

Abstract: Provided are articles comprising targets useful in aiding persons desiring to improve their baseball pitching skills. An article according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a target area that corresponds substantially in size with the strike zone in American baseball, and the target area is divided into quadrants each of a contrasting color with respect to one another. A plurality of characters, such as numbers, are disposed about the periphery of the target area.

Abstract: Provided are articles comprising targets useful in aiding persons desiring to improve their baseball pitching skills. An article according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a target area that corresponds substantially in size with the strike zone in American baseball, and the target area is divided into quadrants each of a contrasting color with respect to one another. A plurality of characters, such as numbers, are disposed about the periphery of the target area.