Abstract: A method of cooling a dressed carcass of a slaughtered animal halved along the backbone thereof while transferring the dressed carcass in a cooling chamber is provided, with which reduction in process yield in the cooling process due to evaporation of water from the dressed carcass is suppressed to a minimum, meat juice dripping together with water does not occur when cutting the dressed carcass, the cooling period of time is reduced, energy is saved in cooling process, initial cost is reduced, and productivity is improved.

Abstract: A coin recycling device for receiving a batch of mixed denomination coins, for sorting the mixed denomination coins into a plurality of sorted denomination coins and for dispensing the sorted denomination coins in coin denomination order includes a coin sorter for receiving and sorting the batch of mixed denomination coins. A first manifold includes a plurality of coin paths for receiving the sorted denomination coins from the coin sorter. A plurality of coin hoppers store the sorted denomination coins which are received from the first manifold. Each of the coin hoppers store one sorted denomination coin and is operable to dispense coins stored therein. A second manifold receives coins from the coin hoppers and directs the coins in coin denomination order for subsequent dispensing into a coin receiver having a plurality of coin storage locations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flap (10) for air channels provided with a multi-flow conduit arranged downstream with respect to said flap, airflows (45, 46) being limited by flow guiding elements (56, 57), and thereby separated from each other. According to said invention, the axis of rotation (11) of the flap is arranged on the edge, the flap being transversally projected with respect to the axis and divided into two flap segments which are arranged one after another. Each flap segment is provided with at least one sealing device (14) for airtight seating against a passage opening.

Abstract: A ventilation device for ventilating the interior of a motor vehicle, and a method therefore, in which sensor for determining at least one parameter reflecting the degree of glass condensation is used to determine whether to maintain the vehicle ventilation system in recirculation mode during the actuation of a windshield and/or headlight washer, or to switch to a fresh air mode. In response to the sensor signals, an evaluation device generates a signal for at least temporarily switching to fresh air mode when a parameter value exceeds a predefined value, or generates a time period for a residence time to be observed in recirculation air mode.

Abstract: A rain-hat is mounted over the fresh air intake opening of an automotive vehicle to restrict the passage of free water into the fresh air intake opening. The rain-hat is formed with a sloped front wall have the top edge leading into the direction of air flow from the air intake cowling toward the fresh air inlet opening. The front wall can be formed in a linear configuration or in a curvilinear configuration to reduce the separation bubble commonly associated with the passage of air over the raised leading edge of the rain-hat. The smooth flow of fresh air into the intake opening reduces the power requirements of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for which the vehicle which draws the air into the intake opening. The reduction of the separated flow region also results in a reduction in vehicle noise during the operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: An axial flow fan shroud fixes and supports the axial flow fan and a driving motor while surrounding the axial flow fan. The shroud includes a housing having a ventilation hole at the center of the housing and surrounding the axial flow fan; a motor fixing part at the center of the ventilation hole; and air guide vanes or duct between the housing and the motor fixing part for deflecting a part of air blown by the axial flow fan parts needing cooling. The shroud prevents overheating of parts sensitive to heat due to heat of an engine by guiding air blown by the axial flow fan to an area where the parts are installed while avoiding the heated engine. Therefore, low-price products having inferior thermal property can be used so manufacturing costs can be reduced and the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

Abstract: An air-pressure-control system, the system comprising a system inlet, a system outlet, and a variable-speed fan configured to operate at a speed. A motor controller in communication with the fan is configured to control the speed of the fan. A differential-pressure transducer configured to monitor an air pressure at the system inlet and an air pressure at the system outlet. A closed-loop pressure controller in communication with the motor controller and differential-pressure transducer, wherein the pressure controller is configured to vary the speed of the fan based on the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of the system, thereby controlling a pressure within a space. An ultraviolet kill chamber may be disposed between the inlet and outlet to expose airborne particulate to UV radiation. The system may also have a filter located within an air-flow path between the system inlet and system outlet.

Abstract: A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sections in the modifier groups, an illumination device associated with the sections, a section indicator associated with the award distributor and a processor in communication with the award distributor. The gaming device determines the first coordinate of one of the modifier groups and then spins the award wheel to determine the second coordinate of one of the sections in the indicated modifier group, which indicates the section. The section indicator also indicates a section including an award in the symbol group. The indicated award is multiplied by the indicated award percentage to provide an activation award to the player.

Abstract: A distributed manufacturing and distribution process for lottery tickets is disclosed. The manufacturing/vending system comprises a ticket manufacturing server and one or more vending devices located at remote sites. Each vending device is operatively coupled for communication with the server, normally via a network connection. Each vending devices is further equipped with blank media and printing means, so that a customer is able to purchase on-demand tickets from a vending device in communication with the server. Additionally, the vending devices may be configured as electronic aid to display the results of the purchased lottery tickets in entertaining ways to the customer.

Abstract: A video slot machine including a plurality of reels forming a single set of reels, a plurality of symbols on the reels, a plurality of different paylines associated with that set of reels, wherein the set of reels is separately and simultaneously displayed a plurality of times, and each different payline is displayed in association with one of the separate displays of the set of reels to enable a player to view and easily determine each of the winning symbol combinations that occur on the reels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus including at least one interactive gaming symbol. The interactive gaming symbol may operate either at random or upon the initiation and direction of a player to replace a gaming symbol with a replacement symbol. The replacement symbol may alter the outcome of the game depending on its position with respect to one or more paylines and depending on the newly resultant combination of symbols associated with such paylines. A gaming device incorporating the use of an interactive gaming symbol may also include an interactive controller to control the orientation movement and actions of the interactive gaming symbol.

Abstract: A gaming device having an improved award offer bonus scheme wherein the player may improve their award during the bonus round. The bonus game enables the player to select an award offer from a plurality of award offers. The gaming device enables the player to modify the selected award offer, creating a subsequent or modified award, with the idea of increasing the award offer to receive a greater or higher award during a bonus game.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a gaming machine. The player is allotted one or more numbers for each credit bet. The allotted numbers represent a subset of the predetermined fixed range of numbers. A feature game is triggered for the progressive prize based on a numerical comparison between the selected random number and the number(s) allotted to the player. Certain embodiments provide a trigger condition for a feature outcome based on an event having a probability related to credits bet per game at a gaming machine. A probability of success in the feature game may be higher than a probability of success in the base game.

Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying cues indicating input actions in a rhythm-action game may include: displaying, to a player of a rhythm-action game, a lane divided into at least two sub-lanes, each sub-lane containing cues indicating a drum input element; and displaying, to the player, an additional cue spanning a plurality of the sub-lanes, the additional cue indicating a foot pedal action. In some embodiments, the additional cue may span all the sub-lanes. In some embodiments, each sub-lane may contain cues indicating a drum input element of a set of linearly arranged drum input elements. In other embodiments, each sub-lanes may correspond to a fret button of a simulated guitar and the additional cue may correspond to an open strum.

Abstract: Game controllers having a communication link to a game systems, a processor, and a photoelectric plethysmography, a galvanometer, or a thermocouple. Video game systems having a video game processor, a computer readable medium containing executable instructions for providing a video game and the game controller.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a casing provided with a display on its front face and having ends gripped by both hands of a user, and at least one LR-button provided on a side face of the casing. The LR-button includes: an elongated button body having seizing members on both ends, the seizing members contacting against an inner side of the casing to prevent the button body from being detached from the casing; a deformation member pressed by a back of the button body when the button body is pressed; and switch contacts electrically conducted due to the deformation of the deformation member. When one end of the button body is pressed, the button body pivots about a contact point where said seizing means provided on the other end of the button body comes into contact with the casing.

Abstract: A vehicle simulation such as for example a driving game can be provided by displaying an image of a steering wheel on a touch sensitive screen. Touch inputs are used to control the rotational orientation of displayed steering wheel. The rotational orientation of the displayed steering wheel is used to apply course correction effects to a simulated vehicle. Selective application of driver assist and different scaling of touch inputs may be provided.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.

Abstract: A martial arts demonstration bong is formed of highly polished transparent plastic and provided with end mounted illumination means directed inwardly in line with the bong shaft. The bong is provided with rank indicating colored ring indicators at the ends of a handgrip section in an unstressed section and may be provided with a surface air current whistling device.

Abstract: A coupling sleeve for use in a sleeve-type, flexible, shaft-coupling device, having a generally annular body portion with one or more axially extending, polymeric or elastomeric teeth on at least one of its inner and outer periphery and having a rigid support band with a rigid, axially extending fin protruding radially into at least one of the teeth. The coupling sleeve has a cross sectional area with a rigid band portion that occupies the minor portion of the cross section relative to the polymeric portion. Torque applied to the teeth of the coupling sleeve during use is resisted by the fins and the tooth material is thus placed in compression.

Abstract: There is provided a tool for repair of damaged threads of screws, including a body (2) having a projecting portion (4) for accommodating a screw to be repaired and having two recessed major surfaces; two blades (6, 6?), each having a rear end (32, 32?) hingedly articulated in the body (2) and front end in the shape of a cutting face (46, 46?) substantially fitting the type of thread to be repaired: means (10, 12) to alter the distance between the cutting faces (46, 46?) and the projecting portion (4) to accommodate screws of different diameters, and wherein the rear ends (32, 32?) of the blades (6, 6?) are configured in such a way that they are capable of serving as pivots, whereby the blades (6, 6?) are hingedly articulated to the body (2).

Abstract: A tool for producing a thread such as an internal thread, can include at least one cutting region having at least one cutting edge and at least one thread-forming region. In general, the cutting region(s) and the thread-forming region(s) are coupled or connected to one another in such a way that they are rotatable or rotate together about a tool axis. In addition, at least one cutting region is at least partly formed on a front-face tool end and/or adjacent to a front-face tool end. Furthermore, a front-face recess that is configured for receiving chips is formed on the front-face tool end.

Abstract: Q Ball consists of at least some of the following: a tabletop attached to a base and having pockets and bumper rails, touch screen visual display units, and a felt surface. Q Ball also utilizes cue and object balls, break lines and a center dot on the felt surface, color emblems on the edges of the table, and a rack. Two or more players alternate turns attempting to pocket object balls by striking a cue ball into the object balls. Whenever a player pockets the appropriate object ball, he attempts to answer a trivia question from the touch screen visual display units. If he is successful, he gets to shoot again. The winner is the player that pockets all of the appropriate object balls first.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf swing power shift board that has various positioning markers within the bottom surface of the board to receive height adjustment risers in various orientations so that different types of golf swings can be practiced in order to improve the golfer's golf swing and balance.

Abstract: A trainer golf club is provided having a hollowed shaft with a plurality of concentric weights extending along the length of the shaft for endurance training. The concentric weights may be added or removed to obtain a desired training weight for the golf club. Since the weights extend along the length of the shaft, their weight is substantially evenly distributed along the shaft which keeps the center of gravity of the trainer golf club substantially the same as that of a conventional golf club. Interchangeable golf club heads are provided that couple to one end of the trainer golf club to enable hitting golf balls. By providing multiple different types of golf club heads, the trainer golf club may be customized. Moreover, different size club heads may be coupled to a single shaft to enable a golfer to carry a set of clubs in a small, compact package.

Abstract: A directional practice device includes an elongated ball-receiving member disposed on a flat surface and having a slot adapted for receiving a plurality of golf balls, and an upright heel-engaging surface disposed at a side of the ball-receiving member and perpendicular to the flat surface. The heel-engaging surface has a lower end defining a side of a head-traveling path extending along a longitudinal direction. The golf balls can be pushed by a putter head to drop from the slot onto the head-traveling path one at a time. After one of the golf balls drops onto the head-traveling path, the putter head can be moved along the head-traveling path to strike the one of the golf balls in the longitudinal direction in such a manner that the heel of the putter head moves on the heel-engaging surface.

Abstract: A golf club shaft having adjustable stiffness. An elongated tensioning member extends through the shaft and is mounted to both ends of the shaft. A tensioner assembly is mounted to the shaft and is connected to the tensioning member for allowing manual adjustment of the axial tension in the tensioning member, thereby allowing a technician or a user to increase or decrease the stiffness of the shaft as desired.

Abstract: This invention, in contrast to other golf club head inventions, presents an entirely new concept in the formulation of golf club heads. Wherein this invention utilizes the scientific properties of the spherical weight, resulting in substantial improvements in the functioning of the golf club heads and the corresponding improvements in the golf swing. A spherical weight is disposed in golf club heads, as specified, employing the scientific properties of the sphere, to develop an “in line momentum”. This results in a responsive control and an easier executed golf swing. The conventional golf club, actually, is made like a small paddle with an upright handle at one end. Whereas, the golf club, of this invention, because of its specifications, embodies the weight of the club head, the spherical weight, and the club shaft, substantially, all in one line, producing a superior functioning golf club.

Abstract: A real loft angle of a putter (2) is one to four degrees. In a reference section (D1), an intersection point of a line which passes through a center of gravity (g1) of a head and is perpendicular to a horizontal plane (H1) and a sole surface (18) is represented by (T1), a line passing through the point (T1) and a leading edge point (Le) is represented by (S1), a point which is present on the sole surface (18) and is provided apart from the line (S1) toward a lowermost side is represented by (T2), a line which passes through the point (T2) and is parallel with the line (S1) is represented by (S2), a distance between the point (T2) and the line (S1) is represented by (K1), a line passing through the point (T2) and the point (Le) is represented by (S3), a distance in the front-rear direction between the point (T2) and the point (Le) is represented by (L), and a distance in the front-rear direction between the point (T1) and the point (Le) is represented by (M).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are golf products, such as golf balls and/or components thereof, including the product of a fast-chemical-reaction mixture comprising a polyol and an isocyanate. The component is formed by reaction injection molding the reaction mixture. In the reaction mixture, the stoichiometry of the reactants is imbalanced.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball composed of a core, an intermediate layer which encases the core, and a cover which encases the intermediate layer. The core has a diameter of 36 to 40 mm and a deflection of 3.5 to 4.2 mm, and the intermediate layer has a Shore D hardness of 45 to 55 and a thickness of 0.6 to 1.6 mm. The cover has a Shore D hardness of 63 to 66 and a thickness of 0.6 to 1.6. The ball as a whole has a deflection of 2.6 to 3.5 mm, and the intermediate layer and cover have a combined thickness of 1.8 to 2.8 mm. The ball has a hardness design such that the Shore D hardnesses of the ball components satisfy the relationship core center?core surface?intermediate layer?cover, and the cover is made of a material composed primarily of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer. The intermediate layer is made of a material that is a resin composition in which at least 90 mol % of the acid groups are neutralized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an envelope layer encasing the core, an intermediate layer encasing the envelope layer, and a cover which encases the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The core is composed overall of an inner layer and an outer layer which are each formed primarily of a rubber material, with the outer core layer being harder than the inner core layer. The envelope layer, intermediate layer and cover have respective thicknesses which satisfy the condition: cover thickness<intermediate layer thickness<envelope layer thickness, and have respective material hardnesses (Shore D hardness) which satisfy the condition: envelope layer material hardness<intermediate layer material hardness>cover material hardness. The golf ball has a lower spin rate on full shots with a driver, further increasing the distance traveled by the ball.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimples and dimple patterns for golf balls (20), preferably dimple patterns composed of letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20). The golf ball (20) has dimples (40) and logo depressions (50) in a cover of the golf ball (20). The logo depressions (50) are preferably letters, symbols, logos and combinations thereof, inset into the cover of the golf ball (20).

Abstract: A method is provided for improving a basketball players's shooting skills. A basketball player's shooting skills are improved by aligning a shooting arm with a mirror containing a guiding chaser light. A players's arm follows the vertical movement of the light to the rim in a straight motion, as the basketball is released. This action correctly positions the players' arm in reference to the chaser light bulb. Once a shooting throw is taken, using the product, it will enable the player to achieve the correct arc and trajectory release. The mirror containing the guiding chaser light is placed between the shooter and the basketball rim at any distance allowing the shooter to have visual contact with both the target and the mirror itself, simultaneously, allowing self-correction to take place. The method promotes three vital ingredients to increase correct shooting skills: 1. Muscle memory; 2. Hand and eye coordination; and 3. Allows the shooter to square up correctly.

Abstract: An improved training bat having training assemblies affixed thereto on either side of the preferred hitting region of the bat, said assemblies constructed of a rigid, durable material which, when struck by a ball, emit a sound different from the sound emitted by the preferred hitting region of the bat when struck by the same ball, such that a batter using the improved training bat will immediately recognize by the sound made whether a ball contacted by the improved training bat was properly hit; and a method of constructing same.

Abstract: A transmission including a primary shaft rotatably supported, a drive pulley mounted on the primary shaft, a secondary shaft rotatably supported, a driven pulley mounted on the secondary shaft, a belt wrapped between the drive pulley and the driven pulley, a first output shaft rotatably supported, a second output shaft rotatably supported, a low/reverse drive gear provided on the primary shaft, a low driven gear provided on the second output shaft and meshing with the low/reverse drive gear, and a reverse driven gear provided on the first output shaft and meshing with the low driven gear.

Abstract: An electrically variable transmission family providing low-content, low-cost electrically variable transmission mechanisms including first and second differential gear sets, a battery and three electric machines serving interchangeably as motors or generators. The three motor/generators are operable in a coordinated fashion to yield an EVT with a continuously variable range of speeds (including reverse).

Abstract: The invention provides a differential gear which can effectively prevent a drag noise of a clutch plate by a simple structure. In a differential gear (10) provided with a clutch means (16) having an inner pawl clutch plate (12) integrally rotating with a side gear (11), and an outer pawl clutch plate (14) integrally rotating with a differential case (13), a main communication path (41) and a radial communication path (44) communicating a bottom of the side gear (11) with a fitted portion (17) between the side gear (11) and the clutch plates (12, 14) is formed in the side gear (11), as a lubricating oil supplying means (40) for supplying a lubricating oil within the differential case (13) to a portion between sliding surfaces of both the clutch plates (12, 14) from the fitted portion (17) between the side gear (11) and the clutch plates (12, 14).

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed comprising a transmission input and output between which a variator (V) can be coupled, in either a low regime or a high regime, by gearing (R1, R2, R3, M). The relationship between variator ratio and overall transmission ratio is different in the two regimes. Incorporated in the gearing are first and second clutch means (L, H) both hydraulically actuated, for engaging and disengaging low and high regimes respectively. The gearing provides a synchronous ratio at which a change between low and high regimes, at constant variator ratio, provides no change in the overall transmission ratio. The transmission is provided with hydraulics which incorporate a shift valve (110) which controls application of hydraulic pressures to the first and second clutch means. A change in state of the shift valve (110) causes one clutch means to change from engaged to disengaged and the other to make the opposite transition.

Abstract: A split serial-parallel hybrid dual-power drive system, comprised of two or more than two separation drive systems allowing independent operation to respectively drive the load, or all loads driven individually are incorporated in a common frame to drive land, surface, underwater transportation means or aircraft, industrial machines and equipment or any other load drive by rotational kinetic energy.

Abstract: The hybrid drive train has an internal combustion engine connected to a first input shaft via a first clutch and connected to a second input shaft via a second clutch. An electric machine is connected to the second input shaft. The first input shaft is coupled to an output shaft via a first gear, and the second input shaft is coupled to the output shaft via two second gears. In the method for operating the hybrid, the first gear is engaged and torque is applied by the engine. To change, one of the second gears is engaged, engine torque is reduced by slipping the clutch while electric machine torque is increased. To change again, electric machine torque is reduced to zero, the other second gear is engaged while engine torque transmitted via the first clutch is increased by reducing slipping of the first clutch.

Abstract: An ECT-ECU executes a program including the steps of: executing an oil cooler abnormality determination process; if the oil cooler is abnormal and an oil temperature TH is at least an other-component-abnormality-incurring temperature where the oil cooler is abnormal, executing an engine speed limit process where the oil cooler is abnormal; if the oil cooler is not abnormal and the oil temperature TH is at least an other-component-abnormality-incurring temperature where the oil cooler is normal, executing an engine speed limit process where the oil cooler is normal.

Abstract: In a shift control device and a shift control method of a vehicular automatic transmission that performs a coast downshift by engagement switch between a release-side engagement element and an element-side engagement element at a time of deceleration of a vehicle, it is determined whether or not there is a driver's intention to decelerate the vehicle during the coast downshift. If an affirmative determination is made regarding the intention to decelerate the vehicle, the rise of engagement pressure of the engagement-side engagement element is stopped so as to cause the coast downshift not to progress. If a negative determination is made regarding the intention to decelerate the vehicle while the rise of the engagement pressure has been stopped, the engagement pressure of the engagement-side engagement element is raised again so as to cause the coast downshift to progress.

Abstract: A mobile unit configured to train an athlete is disclosed. The mobile unit includes multiple sensors, communication devices and a mobility system. The mobile unit executes one or more training paths to simulate chasing associated with various sports. The mobile unit is capable of determining its own location and the location of the athlete throughout a training session, as well as other information. The mobile unit is configured to adapt the training path to stress weaknesses of the athlete with respect to various types of athletic skills.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system having a remote computer, and a transmission medium including a telephone line that couples the local system to the remote system for data communication between the local system and the remote system. The remote system may receive local system data from the local system concerning the use of the exercise apparatus, and the local system may receive remote system data from the remote system concerning the operation of the exercise apparatus. The local computer preferably controls the operation of the exercise apparatus based upon a modifiable script stored in a read/write memory of the local computer, which can be updated by the remote system.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a system for monitoring movement of a user while performing an exercise includes a position monitor, a receiver, and a display generator. The position monitor is capable of generating positional information based on a movement of a user. The movement is associated with performance of an exercise by the user. The position monitor is further capable of wirelessly transmitting the positional information to a remote component. The receiver is capable of receiving the positional information from the position monitor and communicating the positional information to the display generator. The display generator is capable of providing, based on the positional information, sensory feedback relating to the performance of the exercise by the user.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus is provided with a coupled mechanism providing coupled natural biomechanical three dimensional human motion.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus is shown with a column attached atop a base. A junction box attached atop the column has emerging therefrom a plurality of shafts including a top shaft, a front shaft, and a pair of side shafts. One or more of the shafts offers resistance to rotation in either direction. Thus, a user can exercise by turning at least one of the plurality of shafts. For example, the top shaft can be rotated to simulate the workout associated with cranking a sailing winch. Alternatively, a crossbar attached through an arm to the front shaft can be used to rotate the front shaft during a workout. A pair of cranks may be attached to the side shafts and can be driven manually when the junction box is in a raised position, or pedally in a lowered position. In some cases the pair of pedals have substantially the same phase. Then, after separately securing a user's feet on different respective ones of the in-phase pedals, the user rotates the pedals in synchrony, by simultaneously pulling and then pushing pedally.

Abstract: A virtual trainer system and method of using such a system is provided. The system can include an impact receiving body capable of being struck by a user and a plurality of illuminable impact sensors can be arranged thereon. A display unit can be operable to receive signals and broadcast images and audio signals. A control unit can be operatively coupled to the plurality of illuminable impact sensors and to the display unit. The system can be configured such that the control unit is operable to run an interactive workout program that directs the control unit to A.) send a signal to the display unit and the one or more illuminable impact sensors requesting an impact-dependent response routine from the user, B.) wait a preset period of time for one or more impact responses from the user, and C.

Abstract: A resistance swing training apparatus and method for providing resistance opposing the rotation of the hips of athletes performing sports-specific movements such as the golf or baseball swing. The apparatus provides the resistance by attaching tethers such elastic cords to a harness worn around the waist of the athlete in a configuration that allows the athlete to perform the sports-specific movement at optimum speed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a base forming the training area and a pair of training modules for providing the elastic cords for attachment to the hips of the athlete. The lateral spacing and elevation of the elastic cords may be adjusted to fit the athlete. The resistance may also be adjusted in a wide range of resistances to fit the athlete.