Patent ID: 6773366
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A method for checking a proper initial batting position of a batter comprising:providing a baseball swing training device having an adjustable, elongated, elastic tensioning member having a predetermined length and connected between a first adjustable attachment member and a second adjustable member; attaching said first attachment member to the batter's lead arm just above the elbow and abutting the respective elbow pit; attaching said second attachment member to the batter's trailing forearm just above and abutting the wrist; bringing both hands together in a baseball bat grip; bringing the hands of the batter in close to the chest; moving the hands and bat along the chest in a rearward motion to enter into an initial swing position; and viewing said tensioning member to determine if a proper initial batting position is indicated by said tensioning member assuming a substantially parallel relationship with the batter's lead forearm.