Patent ID: 6569041
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A hockey training apparatus, usable for increasing strength, balance and accuracy in the shooting and stick handling of a user which is usable with a standard hockey stick, comprising:A. a main framework means comprising: (1) an upper bar member; (2) a first support member detachably securable with respect to said upper bar member for supporting thereof above the ground surface therebelow; and (3) a second support member detachably securable with respect to said upper bar member at a position spatially disposed from said first support member for further supporting thereof above the ground surface therebelow, said first support member and said second support member together defining a practicing zone means therebetween below said upper bar member to facilitate use of the ice hockey training apparatus; B. a longitudinal member extending into said practicing zone means between said first support member and said second support member below said upper bar member, said longitudinal member being flexibly resilient longitudinally; C. a blade means securable to a standard hockey stick and adapted to be moved within said practicing zone means beneath said upper bar member and between said first support member and said second support member to enhance development of strength, balance and accuracy in stick handling by the user, said blade means defining at least one aperture means defined therein, said blade means adapted to receive said longitudinal member extending through said aperture means defined therein for detachable securement therewith, said longitudinal member providing flexible resistance to movement of said blade means of said training stick means within said practicing zone means to increase strength, balance and accuracy in shooting and stick handling of a user, said blade means including: a. a heel section adjacent said handle means; b. a tip section spatially disposed distant from said handle means and said heel area; and c. a central section located intermediate between said heel are and said tip area.