Patent ID: 6719650
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A place-kicking practice holder used for kicking field goals and extra point attempts, the place-kicking practice holder comprising:a horizontal arm; an elbow tip removably attached to an end of said horizontal arm; said horizontal arm and said elbow tip for holding a football in place, and controlling the desired tilt of said football; a swivel elbow removably attached to the other end of said horizontal arm; a vertical post having an outside pipe and a reduced diameter inside pipe securely held in place using an attachment member; said inside pipe extending upwardly through said outside pipe; said swivel elbow allows for the rotational movement of said horizontal arm with respect to said vertical post; allowing for said arm to rotate 360 degrees; whereby the tilt of said football can be adjusted by moving said arm with respect to said elbow tip; said outside pipe providing a safety stop when said horizontal arm and said swivel elbow are attached to said vertical post, said outer pipe safety stop for holding a football on a ground surface or on a ball holder; a swivel cap for releasably attaching said vertical post to a mending brace; said mending brace comprising attachment means for attaching said practice holder to a desired position on a ground surface; adjustment means for adjusting said place-kicking practice device relative to a ground surface and allowing for the leveling of said vertical post, and wherein said vertical post is slidably received on said means for adjusting; wherein said horizontal arm, said elbow tip, said swivel elbow, said vertical post and said securing means are removably attached for storage; the place-kicking practice holder allowing for a football to be held on a ground surface in a desired position; wherein said place-kicking practice holder permits all levels of place-kickers to practice field goals and extra point attempts without the aid of another person; and wherein right- or left-footed kickers can use the place-kicking practice holder with or without the aid of a ball holder.