Patent ID: 6350211
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A simulated batter for use as a pitching aid comprising:an upper body portion; a lower body portion; a vertical support rod; the lower body portion being attachable to the vertical support rod; the upper body portion attachable to the vertical support rod at one of a plurality of positions such that at least a portion of the upper and lower body portions overlap; the upper and lower body portions configured to produce the image of a batter in an at-bat position; at least one sensor coupled to the one of the upper and lower body portions for detecting an object thrown past the batter; a control circuit receiving input from the sensor and determining when a detected object has passed through a predetermined area; and an audio output responsive to the control circuit, the control circuit configured to initiate an audio output in response to the determination that the detected objected has passed through the predetermined area.