Patent ID: 8147357
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A swing training device comprising: a swing guide having first and second channels therein, each of the first and second channels having a rearward end, the second channel positioned in a downward and forward angular position with respect to the first channel, and an acute angle portion, wherein the acute angle portion interconnects the rearward end of the first channel with the rearward of the second channel, the first and second channels having a lateral opening extending generally along their length; a mount adapted to position the swing guide at a height above the ground selected by a user; and a swing implement comprising a first end, a second end, a handle portion therebetween for gripping by a user, and a connector portion adapted to be received in the channels, whereby when the user's hand is positioned on the handle portion adjacent the first end of the swing implement, the connector portion is mounted to the swing implement generally between the first end and the handle portion thereof, the connector portion having a distal end thereon, which, when the swing implement is used with the swing guide, movement of the first end of the swing implement is restricted by a path defined by the movement of the distal end of the connector portion through the first channel, through the acute angle portion, and into the second channel to train the user in a proper swing motion.