Patent ID: 8617037
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: A63B,A63K

Abstract:
1. An overspeed training system for detachably tethering an athlete to one hand of a trainer, the overspeed training system comprising: an elongate flexible tether extending along a longitudinal length having a first end configured to be detachably secured to a belt of an athlete; a handle proximate to a second end of the tether, said handle configured to be grippable by one hand of a trainer; and a release mechanism configured to detachably connect said first end of the elongate tether from said belt, wherein the release mechanism comprises: a first force from the athlete pulling the tether along a first direction parallel with the longitudinal length of the tether away from the trainer; and a second force from the trainer initiated by releasing said handle proximate to said second end, thereby configured to permit the pin to move to a disengaged position free from the rigid structure.