Abstract: A golf practice and training guide to assist a golfer in identifying and replicating a preferred ball position. The golf practice and training device includes a first and second alignment guides pivotally mounted on the ground and spaced apart such that the alignment guides are capable of pivoting towards each other and intersecting at a point proximate a preferred ball position. The invention also includes a method for determining a golfer's preferred ball position and capturing that ball position for future practice sessions.

Abstract: A golf swing training device is described which provides visual and audible indicators to guide the golfer's visual focus thereby enhancing hand-eye coordination and providing audible feedback as the accuracy of the golf swing. This invention solves the outside-in and inside-out golf swing training problem with device and method which lightweight, easy to set up, adjustable, durable, that is capable of withstanding a direct club hit and requires no attachment to the golfer. This invention operates on the principle of training the golfer's eyes to focus on the intended swing path rather than merely providing a golf stance trainer.

Abstract: A golf swing trainer, and more particularly a kinesthetic golf swing plane training device and a method for golfers to train and perfect their swinging of a golf club is provided. The golf swing training device includes a training light adapted to be attachable to a shaft of a golf club. The training light is directed to project a head beam of light and a grip beam of light. The head beam of light projects parallel to the shaft of the golf club, toward the head of the golf club and the grip beam of light projects parallel to the golf club shaft, toward the grip of the golf club. The golf swing training device also includes a swing platform that includes a ground positioned pair of parallel tracks. An optically reflective means for reflecting the head beam of light as projected by the training light, and for reflecting the grip beam of light as projected by the training light is provided on the swing platform. The swing platform is preferably adjustable to suit various club lengths and club types.

Abstract: A swing stance and movement training apparatus (1) primarily for golf, but also for baseball and other swinging sports, having a buttocks bar (7), a rear hip bar (9) and rear knee brace (11) mounted on vertical supports (3 and 5, 10a and 10b, and 15a and 15b respectively) at a height to abut a particular user's buttocks, hip and knees during a swing. The height of the buttocks bar (7), hip bar (9) and knee brace (11) may be adjustable by telescopically or slidably engaged top and bottom sections. The knee brace (11) may be further adjusted forward and backward by use of sliding plates (12, 13). The apparatus may be permanently positioned by installing the vertical supports (3, 5, 10a, 10b) in or to a surface. However, preferably it would be made portable by attaching the vertical supports to a platform (2) on which the user stands. The buttocks and hip bars and knee brace may be interconnected by cross bars (25) and floor bars (26, 4) between the vertical supports.

Abstract: A golf stroke alignment tool for aligning a golfer with a golf ball is disclosed herein. The alignment tool includes two members. In operation, the first member extends perpendicularly from the golfer's stance, thereby aligning the position of the golf ball with respect to the golfer's stance. The second member extends in parallel with respect to a target line for the ball, thereby indicating an alignment for the golfer's stance with respect to the target line. The second member also includes additional alignment devices, such as measurement markings for directing the exact location for the golfer's feet, and two rotatably adjustable mirrors parallel to the target line to allow the golfer to view his alignment with respect to the target line. In storage, the first and second members can be rotated so that they easily fit inside a golf bag.

Abstract: A golf aid for use by a golfer to improve ball addressing and shot aligning techniques. The aid is generally comprised of an elongated cord having opposite first and second ends, a pin and a ring fixedly secured to the first and second ends, respectively, and a back foot position indicator embodied in the form of a cord engaging clamp mounted for slidable movement along the length of the cord. In use, a golfer would first analyze a shot to determine the best direction for the ball to travel. Following the shot analysis, the golfer would then take the pin attached to the cord's first end and insert it into the ground adjacent the rear of the golf ball. The cord could then be pulled taut and positioned on the ground in a line approximating the line in which it is desired for the ball to travel. The cord engaging clamp may then be adjusted to the position along the length of the cord that will be laterally aligned with the appropriate position for the back foot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for golfers, a training aid for detecting and indicating an out of balance condition of stance during practice swings. The device senses weight at the outer edge of the aft shoe of the user, calibrates or sets the weight sensed in a balanced stance condition as a null value or zero value, and signals the user when the weight then exceeds the null value.

Abstract: A golf stance correcting device includes a ball flying direction indicator, a ball positioning indicator pivotedly joined with the direction indicator, and a setting mechanism provided on the joined portion of the indicators. The mechanism allows the positioning indicator to rotate with respect to the direction indicator between a position wherein the positioning indicator crosses the direction indicator at right angles and a position wherein the positioning indicator longitudinally fits within the direction indicator. The mechanism includes rivets provided on the direction indicator and selectively associated grooves provided on the positioning indicator. Selective fitting of rivets and grooves makes the indicators cross at right angles or fit longitudinally each other. The mechanism may include a pivotal screw and protrusions on a lower surface of the positioning indicator, which fit into dents on the direction indicator. The mechanism may alternately include an elastic coupler.

Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus designed to allow a golfer to practice full swing motions while actually hiring a golf ball. The device is light weight and of simple construction. It provides for optimization of practice time by allowing instant feedback as to progress, or the lack thereof, in the golfer's technique. The device monitors the lateral and forward leg and knee motion during the full swing motion. Moreover, the device provides swing plane indicator rods which may be positioned at any useful angle for a full range of golf swings.

Abstract: A sport swing training device has a base assembly, a height adjustable stanchion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the stanchion is attachable to the base assembly. The stanchion further includes a spring to permit tipping of the stanchion when the stanchion is attached to the base assembly, and an adjustable seat secured to the second end of the stanchion. A restraining clutch is attachable to the base assembly such that when attached, the restraining clutch limits the range of tipping of the stanchion during a pre-swing stage and, a swing stage for hitting a ball. The device also includes an adjustable seat plate to which the seat is connected and at least one adjustable extension having opened and locked positions for controlling the range of rotational movement of the seat plate.

Abstract: A golf swing training aid for a golfer having an elongated stance positioning member and a plurality of discrete placement indicators having a size generally equal to the size of a standard golf ball extending along the general length of the stance positioning member. A golf ball positioner carried by the stance positioner member extends generally perpendicularly away from the stance positioning member when positioned at a respective placement indicator for positioning a golf ball at a prescribed location within the golf stance of the golfer. The discrete placement indicators assist the golfer in ascertaining the correct heel placement for properly positioning the golf ball within his or her stance relative to the positioning of the golf ball positioner.

Abstract: A golf swing alignment device for aligning a golfer's left foot and right foot with respect to an intended flight path of a golf ball comprises a substantially flat main body having a ball placement calibration means for calibrating a position of the ball in the golfer's stance in a direction parallel to the intended flight path, oppositely located tapered ends defining a line collinear with the intended flight path, and a cutout space for placing the golf ball; and calibrated left and right legs detachably mounted to the main body so that the left leg projects from a leftmost portion of the ball placement calibration means perpendicular to the intended flight path and the right leg projects from a rightmost portion of the ball placement calibration means perpendicular to the intended flight path, the left and right legs together defining a space in which the golfer places his feet when addressing the golf ball and each leg having calibrating indicia spaced in equal units of length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf training device including a base element (1) resting on the ground, which is directed toward the target hole, a guide rod (2) fastened thereon at an angle by an intermediate element (3), also resting on the ground, a barrier in the form of a resilient rod (5) attached to the guide rod (2) by a tensible bearing element (4). The guide rod (2) can be positioned at right angles with the base element (1) by the intermediate element (3). The tensible bearing element (4) includes a portion (6) which can be connected with the resilient rod (5) and the bearing element (4) can be fixed in place on the guide rod (2) at different angles in respect to the base element (1).

Abstract: A golf alignment device that has a ground arm for placement parallel to a line directed at a target some distance away from a golfer and a ball placement line arm coupled to the grounded arm for indicating the ball placement with respect to the golfer and the target line, so that a golfer is aided in maintaining a perpendicular relationship between the two. Using such a device, a golfer is able to practice his swing for a variety of club faces.

Abstract: A golf swing correcting health apparatus is disclosed, in which, when a golfer performs a swing within a room, the head-up movement is prevented, further the apparatus can be adjusted in accordance with the physical conditions of the golfer in an accurate manner, and further, the force of the golf club can be adjusted, so that not only the swinging posture can be corrected, but also the athletic exercising effect can be maximized.

Abstract: The golf practice device includes, on the one hand, a triangular-shaped frame with adjustable side members and a telescoping base member, and, on the other hand, a flat disk with angular graduations and an extending rod with a linear array of slots; the disk and rod both being connected to the apex of the triangular frame. The frame serves as a feet positioning means to aid the beginner golfer in determining his or her optimal golf stance. The extending rod serves as a tee positioning means to aid said golfer in deterimining the most effective putting and driving distances between the golfer and the ball.

Abstract: A golf training for resting receipt on a ground plane in use, comprising:an elongated first member having an end directed generally along a direction it is desired to hit a ball with a golf club, said member including a straight line edge with adjacent measuring marks and along which a user's feet are located;a second member pivotally and slidably interconnected with the first member by threaded means to extend transversely away from said first member during use, said second member having first and second parts which respectively extend away from opposite sides of the first member;a third member removably secured to an end portion of the second member by threaded means and having an edge that is continuously convexly curved away from the first member, said curved edge providing a clubhead guide to following during the takeway, downswing and follow through of a golf swing said third member further including a strip extending along and immediately adjacent to the curved edge which is of a color that differs fro