Abstract: An apparatus includes support members, a cable, a rolling mechanism and a tackling bag. The cable is configured to extend between the support members. The rolling mechanism is configured to traverse the cable and includes first and second sets of wheels. The cable is configured to extend between two wheels of the first set of wheels and between two wheels of the second set of wheels. The tackling bag is configured for attachment to the rolling mechanism. When a downward force is applied to the tackling bag, the pulley device detaches from the wheel housing and a portion of the cable extends around one of the two wheels of the first set of wheels and around one of the two wheels of the second set of wheels to prevent the rolling mechanism from further traversing the cable once the downward force is applied to the tackling bag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a training system. The training system may include a base, a plurality of gussets, a support frame, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of locking pins. The plurality of gussets may define a plurality of adjustment holes. The support frame may include first and second support members and a crossbar. The first and second support members may be connected to the base via the plurality of gussets. The plurality of connectors may be distributed about the base and along the crossbar. The plurality of locking pins may be sized to fit the plurality of adjustment holes to lock the support frame in one of a plurality of angled positions relative to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rolling mechanism and a pulley device. The rolling mechanism is connected to a cable and configured to traverse the cable from a first end of the cable toward a second end of the cable, the cable being attached to and extending between a pair of support members. The pulley device is removably coupled to the rolling mechanism and attached to a tackling bag, the tackling bag being configured to be tackled when propelled from the one of the pair of support members toward the other of the pair of support members. The pulley device is separated from the cable when the tackling bag is propelled from the one of the pair of support members toward the other of the pair of support members.

Abstract: A system for securing exercise equipment including an elongate suspended rail and at least one braking device. The at least one braking device including a brake plate, a wheel assembly, a spring, and an actuator. The system wherein the braking device is arranged with the rail such that the braking device can be secured at any point along the rail.

Abstract: A sports training safety system and method of operation thereof includes: a training dummy; a release attached to the training dummy; a delivery carriage mounted to the release; a delivery rail for supporting the delivery carriage; a transport system, attached to the delivery rail, for moving the delivery carriage and the training dummy along the delivery rail; and a controller.

Abstract: A football tackling practice assembly for learning a safe tackling method includes a pair of tubes, a crossbeam, and a dummy. Each tube comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the tube is selectively extensible. The crossbeam is coupled to a top of each tube and extends between the tubes. Each of a pair of bases is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a bottom of a respective tube. The bases are configured to support the tubes perpendicularly to a surface. A first fastener is coupled to the crossbeam. A second fastener is coupled a helmet that is coupled to a head of the dummy. The second fastener is complementary to the first fastener and is positioned to reversibly couple to the first fastener to couple the dummy to the crossbeam so that the dummy is configured to be tackled by a user.

Abstract: An dribblefield simulator improves a dribbler's dribbling skills where the invention simulates a partition of a game dribblefield where dynamic negative space exists between players. The dribblefield simulator can be a moving unit mounted on a fixed chassis with a plurality of dribblefield limiting parts mounted on the fixed chassis and a plurality of dribblefield limiting parts mounted on the moving unit. The chassis can also be a moving chassis. An optional dynamic feedback control system can be mounted on either the fixed or moving chassis that can receive signals from a game projectile and from a dribbler and control the moving units. Multiple moving units can be mounted on either the fixed chassis or the moving chassis.

Abstract: A sports training safety system and method of operation thereof includes: a training dummy; a magnetic release attached to the training dummy; a delivery carriage mounted to the magnetic release; a delivery rail for supporting the delivery carriage; and a transport system, attached to the delivery rail, for moving the delivery carriage and the training dummy along the delivery rail.

Abstract: A system includes a tackle training apparatus that comprises a cylindrical structure. The cylindrical structure comprises at least one recessed portion in a curved surface of the cylindrical surface. Each recessed portion of the at least one recessed portion corresponds to a security strap. The system comprises placing a first flat surface of the cylindrical structure on a playing surface of a practice field, wherein the cylindrical structure stands upright upon the playing surface. The system comprises placing a ball in a recessed portion of at the least one recessed portion, wherein the recessed portion and a corresponding securing strap secure the ball to the tackle training apparatus. The system includes a player approaching the cylindrical structure in a tackling disposition, wherein the player targets the ball with a facemask portion of a helmet worn by the player.

Abstract: A football tackling dummy apparatus includes a tackling dummy, a support structure for suspending the tackling dummy therefrom, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism is mounted on the support structure and situated between the support structure and the tackling dummy. The tackling dummy is releasably attached to the release mechanism and is released thereby when a predetermined force is applied to the tackling dummy.

Abstract: A beam (20) has an inclined section (20B) and lesser-inclined or non-inclined-section (20A), the sections being supported and held at respective desired heights by cross-members (18) and posts (12). A carriage (30) rides on the lower flanges (20C1) of the beam so that a tackling dummy (36), preferably connected by a locking swivel (34) to the carriage, starts at an elevated point on the inclined section, and picks up speed and momentum as it moves along the beam to the other section, whereupon the dummy may be blocked or tackled by a player in training. The dummy may carry a football (35) for training a player to strip a ball from an opponent, may have a forwardly-projecting arm for training a player in situations where an opponent may use stiff-arm tactics, or both. Thus, the tackling dummy and system provide for realistic training for blocking and tackling.

Abstract: A tackling machine capable of moving a 50-80 lb. tackling dummy down an overhead track to a junction point where the dummy will turn left, right, or continue straight forward. The operator of the machine controls the junction box with a lever to determine which way the dummy will turn, or go straight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a training apparatus for training players involved in contact sports, such as football. The training apparatus includes a frame assembly, a first driving mechanism, a drifting mechanism, a second driving mechanism, and a dummy. The frame assembly is configured to support the first driving mechanism, the drifting mechanism, the second driving mechanism, and the dummy thereon. The first driving mechanism is configured to move the dummy in a longitudinal direction, the second driving mechanism is configured to move the dummy in a transverse direction, and the drifting mechanism is configured to move the dummy along a vertical axis of the frame assembly. Further disclosed is a training system including a training apparatus and a controlling module. The controlling module is operatively coupled to the training apparatus for controlling the longitudinal direction movement, the transverse direction movement, and the vertical axis movement of the dummy.

Abstract: A collapsible football tackling block includes a base; a pad support, wherein the pad support is pivotally connected to the base by a hinge; a detachable support between the pad support and the base; a detachable connection between the one end of the detachable support and an intermediate portion of the pad support; and a detachable connection between a second end of the detachable support and an intermediate portion of the base, wherein the pad support is foldable against the base for storage by detaching at least one of the connections of the detachable support.

Abstract: A soccer training device, which fits into and is used in conjunction with a standard backyard soccer goal, uses a motorized simulated goalie. The goalie traverses across the mouth of the goal and a cam mechanism is used to impart an oscillating motion about the vertical axis of the goalie while traversing. A ball return device is included which returns the ball to the player after it has entered the mouth of the goal. A speed control varies the speed of the goalie enabling players of various ages and levels of skill to use the training device to hone their skills.

Abstract: A new heavy bag and support mechanism for allowing a bag to move in a variety of ways after being struck. The inventive device includes a support beam having an I-shaped cross-section. A swiveling rail support is coupled to the support beam. A rolling assembly is slidably coupled with the support beam. A height adjustment tube is swively secured to the rolling assembly. A heavy bag is provided having a wide upper portion and a narrow lower portion. An upper surface of the wide upper portion is swively coupled with a free end of the height adjustment tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for martial arts training is disclosed which includes a pair of vertically aligned dummies having free ends which are spaced apart and detached. The opposing ends of the dummies are attached through pivot assemblies to a rigid frame so that the dummies may be struck by kicking without one dummy responding to the other. In this manner, the dummies may be kicked at high speeds to develop speed and control.