Patent ID: 7479074
Filing Date: 2009-01-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A method for providing a batting tee to allow a user to practice hitting a ball placed on the batting tee, comprising the steps of: a. providing a home plate for being placed on a support surface, said home plate having a top surface and front and rear ends; b. providing a swinging arm having a length substantially equal to or greater that the length of said home plate; a top surface and first and second ends and attaching the first end of the swinging arm to the top surface of the home plate so that the swinging arm can be rotated around the home plate; c. providing a support foot on the second end of the swinging arm, such that the support foot is spaced from the front edge of said home plate a distance that is substantially equal to or greater than the length of said home plate, and such that the support foot can be positioned perpendicular to either side of said home plate, perpendicularly in front of said home plate, and any radial position in between, and having a width that is substantially equal to or greater than the width of said home plate and extending transversely thereto forming a T-shape therewith, thereby providing support and stability to the swinging arm; and wherein the home plate, the swinging arm, and the support foot act together to provide a planar surface area that is adapted to be placed on the ground and function to provide maximum stability and a very low center of gravity for the entire apparatus; and, d. providing a first and second telescopic upright standing batting tee, configured for disposition adjacent to said home plate, each batting tee having upper and lower ends, both are adjustable telescopically, and both are simultaneously attached on the swinging arm wherein the first batting tee is disposed on the first end of the swinging arm and the second batting tee is disposed on the second end of the swinging arm such that stability to the apparatus is maximized; and wherein each of the first and second batting tees are adjustable in height so that the ball can be placed on the first or second batting tee; and such that both the first and second batting tees are configured for positioning adjacent to said home plate at the same time.