Patent ID: 6224522
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A training and exercising device for sports such as golf, wherein an implement is moved along a swing path, the device comprising:an elongated handle having a proximal end with a hand grip and a distal end with a weighted body;a foot plate sized to receive a foot of the user, the foot including one or more connection features; anda removable, stretchable tether having a first end tied at a point between the proximal and distal ends of the handle and a second end tied to a connection point on the foot plate, the length of the tether being adjustable so as to resist upward movement of the handle when swung by the user to promote training and exercise with respect to a desired sport;a rocker plate defining an area large enough receive the foot plate and the user's foot, wherein the rocker plate further includes at least one movable, rotatable plate to assist in positioning the users feet to achieve a proper stance for the desired sport.