Patent ID: 7090598
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A basketball training apparatus for use with a basketball goal secured to a backboard, the apparatus comprising the following: a blocking element extending substantially along the entire width of the backboard from the backboard towards the basketball goal, the blocking element being configured whereby, with a proper layup, the basketball clears the blocking element, bounces off of the backboard, and into the basketball goal and, with an improper layup shot too close to the backboard, the basketball is deflected by the blocking element; and a securing mechanism adapted and constructed to secure the blocking element to the backboard; wherein the blocking element comprises a generally planar ledge; wherein the generally planar ledge is secured to the backboard at a height substantially equal to the height of a top surface of the basketball goal; wherein the generally planar ledge further comprises the following: a center portion extending outwardly from a center of the backboard; a right side portion extending outwardly from the backboard along a right side of the backboard from the center portion to a right edge of the backboard; and a left side portion extending outwardly from the backboard along a left side of the backboard from the center portion to a left edge of the backboard wherein the left and right side portions taper from the center portion to the respective edges of the backboard.