Lance G Strother

US Patent:

20070099731, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Oct 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/163743

Inventors:

Mark Weber - Lafayette LA, US
Lance Strother - Broussard LA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

US Classification:

473450000

Abstract:

An apparatus, that places an object ball in the palm of both hands of the athlete, for training the athlete to catch a thrown sports ball with fingertips and thumb tips rather than palms. The size of the object ball can be increased as the athlete's skill level improves. This apparatus teaches the athlete to control the sports ball with the fingertips and thumb tips. Because this apparatus is small and lightweight it can be used for training as well as performance enhancement.

US Patent:

20070298912, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Sep 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/899322

Inventors:

Mark Weber - Lafayette LA, US
Lance Strother - Broussard LA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/00

US Classification:

473450000

Abstract:

An apparatus, that places an object ball in the palm of both hands of an athlete, for training the athlete to catch a thrown sports ball with fingertips and thumb tips rather than palms. The size of the object ball can be increased as the athlete's skill level improves. This apparatus teaches the athlete to control the sports ball with the fingertips and thumb tips. Because this apparatus is small and lightweight it can be used for training as well as performance enhancement.