Abstract: Systems, media and methods for an interactive speed ladder are provided. A system includes a speed ladder that has parallel side members and parallel cross members each connecting each of the side members. The system may further include a receiving module configured to receive light path sequence data and foot movement data of a user relative to the speed ladder, wherein the light path sequence data and the foot movement data are received from different sources. The system may also further include lights, located within the cross members, configured to display a light path sequence based upon sequence data received prior to a start of the sequence and an output module configured to output user foot movement data.

Abstract: A tool for training and evaluating a motion control function through vision while the direction and range of motion is restricted by the tool, and a method for using the same, and to improve storage convenience. A training tool is configured such that lattices are formed by using a belt having a width (S) in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction to be spread out and placed on the floor or the ground. The training tool is formed from a plurality of lattices arranged in vertical and horizontal squares, and the length of a lattice in any one of the vertical and horizontal columns is the length of (L-S) that is shorter by the width of the belt than the length (L) of each of lattices in other columns, whereby the tool is foldable such that the tool is integrated to overlap with one lattice.

Abstract: A sport training structure includes a plurality of brackets and a plurality of first pivot members connected with the brackets. Each of the first pivot members has two connecting portions. Two of the first pivot members are mounted between two of the brackets to construct a polygonal frame, with each of the two connecting portions of each of the first pivot members being pivotally connected with one of the two pivot ends of each of the brackets. In such a manner, the two of the brackets are pivoted about the two of the first pivot members, so that the polygonal frame is foldable.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for determining an identity of an interchangeable overlay adjacent to a detection mat of a floor-based game management apparatus and detecting foot-based user input via an array of sensors distributed across a surface of the detection mat. Additionally, game-related user feedback may be output via one or more speakers of the floor-based game management apparatus based at least in part on the foot-based user input and the identity of the interchangeable overlay. In one example, at least a portion of the game-related user feedback is output via an array of light sources distributed across the surface of the detection mat.

Abstract: A quick folding agility ladder and methods of folding and opening the agility ladder are disclosed. In one embodiment, the quick folding agility ladder can comprise a plurality of rectangular ladder frames and a plurality of ladder rung sleeves connecting the rectangular ladder frames. The plurality of ladder rung sleeves can comprise a first rung sleeve and a second rung sleeve. The agility ladder can be folded into a quadrifolium configuration comprising four petal-shaped portions including a first petal-shaped portion, a second petal-shaped portion, a third petal-shaped portion, and a fourth petal-shaped portion. The first rung sleeve can form at least part of the first petal-shaped portion and the fourth petal-shaped portion and the second rung sleeve can form at least part of the second petal-shaped portion and the third petal-shaped portion.

Abstract: A children's instructional floor exercise apparatus for developing physical, cognitive and social skills. The apparatus has a plurality of tiles that have an anatomy indicium and an independent tile orientation indicium. When the tiles are placed in a predetermined pattern and with each tile's orientation indicia indicating the same rotational orientation, the anatomy indicia correspond to a predetermined physical movement designed to exercise a specific muscle group and develop a specific physical skill. The apparatus may be provided with written instructions describing the desired tile pattern and physical movement. Multiple apparatus may be provided in a set so as to create an obstacle course of movements, with each obstacle designed to work with and complement other obstacles in the set to provide a well-rounded exercise routine.

Abstract: A sports training agility ladder is usable in a flat ladder position with the ladder rungs on or close to the ground. The ladder may also be moved into and used in a hurdle position where a bridge or center section of each rung is raised up off of the ground. The ladder accordingly provides advantages of an agility ladder and of hurdles. Each rung may have permanently attached left and right tubes forming a frame. Left and right elastic cords may extend through the left and right tubes. The ladder is consequently easily and compactly folded up for storage and transport, and quickly and easily unfolded for use in either the ladder position or the hurdle position.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of playing a variant of a hop-scotch game consisting of multiple turns. The game involves a group of players, where players take turns hopping on one foot from pre-determined starting points, through a series of boxed-off spaces, to a pre-determined destination. If the player reaches the pre-determined destination without falling, using both feet, or stepping on the edge of any of the boxed-off spaces, the player may claim one of the boxed-off spaces over which the player has traveled and which is not already claimed by another player by placing a mark within the boxed-off space. The game is over when all of the boxed-off spaces are claimed. The player with the most claimed boxed-off spaces wins the game.

Abstract: A jumping game assembly includes a mat having a plurality of panels. Each of the panels forms a target area configured for being jumped upon by a user. The panels are arranged into rows and columns defining adjacently positioned interior edges of the panels and outer edges of the panels. The outer edges correspond to an outer perimeter of the mat. A plurality of interior strips is coupled to and extends between the adjacently positioned interior edges of the panels. An upper border is coupled to and extends around the outer edges of the panels. A disc is configured for throwing onto the mat to distinguish one of the panels on which the disc lands as a jumping target for a game played by jumping on the mat in accordance with a set of rules.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, the collapsible connectors are strips of flexible material extending between the rungs and spacers. Another disclosed embodiment has a second set of rungs aligned substantially parallel to the plurality of spaced-apart rungs along a common central set of spacers. The collapsible connectors allow the ladder to be quickly and easily transitioned between an extended, operational position, and a collapsed, storage position.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, the collapsible connectors are strips of flexible material extending between the rungs and spacers. Another disclosed embodiment has a second set of rungs aligned substantially parallel to the plurality of spaced-apart rungs along a common central set of spacers. The collapsible connectors allow the ladder to be quickly and easily transitioned between an extended, operational position, and a collapsed, storage position.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, the collapsible connectors are strips of flexible material extending between the rungs and spacers. Another disclosed embodiment has a second set of rungs aligned substantially parallel to the plurality of spaced-apart rungs along a common central set of spacers. The collapsible connectors allow the ladder to be quickly and easily transitioned between an extended, operational position, and a collapsed, storage position.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder for use primarily for athletic training and the like has a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid rungs secured with collapsible connectors to a plurality of spaced-apart, substantially rigid spacers extending therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, the collapsible connectors are strips of flexible material extending between the rungs and spacers. Another disclosed embodiment has a second set of rungs aligned substantially parallel to the plurality of spaced-apart rungs along a common central set of spacers. The collapsible connectors allow the ladder to be quickly and easily transitioned between an extended, operational position, and a collapsed, storage position.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide acidic gel foods containing soybean protein to diversify means of taking soybean protein in daily eating habits. Using the acid-soluble soybean protein as specified in the description, an aqueous solution or an alcohol-containing aqueous solution of the protein is adjusted to pH 3 to 4.5. Then an acid having 2 or more acid groups per molecule or its salt or a salt of another acid is added thereto and the mixture is heated to form a gel. Thus, acidic gel foods including a jelly-like food favorable as a food can be obtained.

Abstract: The Hopscotch Buddy is a line of specially designed bean bag markers, configured expressly for use when playing Hopscotch. The Hopscotch Buddy is designed expressly as a user friendly alternative to using stones, rocks and sticks as markers. Double stitched and reinforced, the Hopscotch Buddy is a cushiony soft bean bag toy measuring approximately 2-3? in length, 2-3? in width and approximately 0.5-1? in depth.

Abstract: This is Grandma's version of the old time favorite sidewalk game for the young and the young at heart. Grandma's Hop Scotch is an excellent game for Balance, Exercise, Concentration and Fun. When played in its entirety the winner is the player who can hop or jump over the squares owned by other players and still keep his or her balance without stepping on a line or falling. There can be as many players as you choose. The more the merrier. Boys and girls are the most likely to select this game for exercise, balance and fun. My hopscotch pouch contains a new rubber heel used as a tossing tool, can be shared or each player may have their own. Also included are two pieces of chalk and a diagram of the court I have chosen. I believe this game is a great source of sportsmanship and friendship.

Abstract: A game apparatus and method wherein one or more players move along a path according to predetermined rules of movement. The path is a sequence of adjacent boxes outlined in the path; and graphics are associated with each box, wherein the graphics designate one or more body parts of the player moving along the path that must touch a playing surface of the associated box. Preferably the graphics also specify one or both of the location and the orientation of the designated body part's touch. The boxes are movable tiles having a plurality of two or even three dimensional shapes and sizes which can be releasably attached to each other. Thus game players can create a myriad of unique game paths with a wide range of challenge level for maintaining interest, encouraging creativity and exercise.

Abstract: The CHAOS holistic game of this invention comprises an N sided dice with N distinct and different educational graphics one for each side and a plurality of portable bases equal to (P?1)×N where P is the number of players. In this holistic total immersion game the players constitute the game pieces. It can be played indoors as well outdoors and is educational and entertaining both for children and adults. It engages, challenges, involves and benefits body mind and spirit of each player. Almost any educational subject can be taught through this game as the medium of instruction in a fun loving way.

Abstract: A portable hop scotch game board has a single game board of hop scotch on one side and on the opposite side of the same board a double game of hop scotch is laid out. There are also pockets, used for the scotch throwing piece, attached to the corners and pockets are provided over each numbered block.

Abstract: A gaming element is provided which allows a participant to bound from one element to another, even when placed some distance apart, while maintaining the following characteristics: (1) stays in place without slipping; (2) is soft enough to absorb some of the shock of landing; (3) is thick enough for the participant to feel upon landing that he has successfully completed or missed the bound; (4) is thin enough to negate the risk of injury due to failing to land squarely on the gaming element 20; and (5) is of appropriate size and shape to challenge the accuracy of the participant by accommodating only a portion of the foot.

Abstract: A self-illuminated hop scotch game including a hop scotch playing field defined by a plurality of spaces arranged in a predetermined order. Each of the spaces have an outer periphery with a border disposed thereon. The border is coated with a fluorescent material. A plurality of playing pieces are provided with each having a generally circular configuration. Each of the playing pieces are comprised of a soft exterior surface with an interior filled with beans.

Abstract: The specification relates to a portable hopscotch for playing hopping games indoor or outdoor. The hopscotch made of a single piece of plastic, vinyl or fabric material has distinctively divided and marked small areas on its top surface. The division and marking can be made by lines and numbers, colors, shapes or cartoon characters. The shape of the hopscotch may be made to resemble an animal to make the hopscotch more attractive to children.

Abstract: A firm, flexible game mat has tapered edges, art work, and transparent portions defining sections of sufficient size and spaced to enable a player to place a foot on and hop from one to the jothers. The trasparent portions also provide areas through which images and lights are visible. The apparatus includes an electronic control unit, including a variety of function buttons, a score display screen, and a speaker device, which along with multiple lights and sensors and other electronic componentes located throughout the game mat provide a variety of functions allowing a player to interact on the game mat whereby movements are detected by sensors and activate changes in the electronic control unit, components, and devices for computing players'progress, displaying scores, activating various lights and images, and producing multiple sound and music for entertaining players and to direct the playing of a game. When the actuator button is pressed lights and music are generated.

Abstract: A hopscotch like and math instruction game comprising a mat having a plurality of zones on one surface respectively containing a plurality of ramndomly selected single digit numerals permitting players to play the game within the perameters therof.

Abstract: A game kit including a pliable hop scotch mat, an electrical actuated sound producing component and a plurality of individual electrical switches disposed between layers of the mat and adapted to be individually closed by pressure from a game participant when stepping on each of the designated areas on the game mat. The individual switches are positioned on each of the designated step or hop locations on the game mat. A battery power supply and speaker(s) are provided in a control unit housing the sound producing component and are in electrical connection with circuity leading from each of the individual pressure switches. The produced sound may be ringing of a bell, an individual music note, or a sequence of notes collectively playing a musical tune.

Abstract: The hopscotch game of the invention includes a housing having positioned thereon sequentially numbered spaces projecting above a top surface of the housing, such that sequential players direct playing pieces onto the spaces in a sequential manner skipping over spaces upon which the playing disc has been directed. Flashing illumination and audio signal generator structure is provided to be discontinued when a player has finished a turn.

Abstract: A water play version of the game of hopscotch is disclosed. A grid of multiple game blocks is provided with each block having one or more small showerhead-type spray nozzles connected by conduit to a water supply. Each spray nozzle is controlled by a pressure-sensitive valve by which water sprays through the nozzle whenever a participant steps or hops onto that particular block. The blocks may be arranged in different patterns to play other games and the spray nozzles may be controlled remotely to allow for surprise or random spraying during gameplay.

Abstract: A water game that has a mat and a wall which define a reservoir that holds a volume of water. The reservoir may be separated into a plurality of individual compartments. The wall has a height that allows children to hop in and out of the reservoir. The base mat has a plurality of indicia located in separate blocked areas of the mat. The indicia are arranged so that the participants can jump about the mat in accordance with the rules of the game hopscotch. The wall may be inflated with water and contain apertures that continuously emit streams of water onto the mat area of the game to fill and replenish the reservoir.