Abstract:
Disclosed is a pitcher&#39;s aid for strike zone accuracy that serves the purpose of guiding a pitcher&#39;s body to the left or right side, inside/outside, of home plate in order to provide familiarity with how their body can be used to locate a pitch to the desired target. The new and unique invention utilizes a lightweight, rugged material and a small size to stay portable and provide the pitcher with an invention that can be used anywhere and anytime he wishes to practice. Practicing with this invention gives a pitcher confidence when pitching to either side of home, which in turn provides them with more confidence in their pitches, and provides them with the knowledge that they can get the outs needed when called upon by their coach.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/268,234 filed on Jun. 10, 2009. 
     
    
     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
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       THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT 
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       INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC 
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       BACKGROUND 
       [0005]    The present invention represents a significant step forward in the field of devices used for teaching of baseball. The invention was developed for the purpose of baseball pitching skill development. The present invention addresses the problems of teaching footwork, body mechanics and muscle memory not currently addressed by prior art devices. 
       PRIOR ART 
       [0006]    The disclosure of Hurley (U.S. Pat. No. 7,338,395) teaches a device for retaining a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in an orthogonal position to the line of the pitch. 
         [0007]    The disclosure of Hurley lacks a device for retaining a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in proper angular position to the pitcher&#39;s rubber, and also lacks holding the pitcher&#39;s footwear on three sides, and especially lacks maintaining direct footwear to pitcher&#39;s mound contact and further lacks being trapped in position and optionally locked to the pitcher&#39;s rubber and finally lacks retaining of the pitchers lead off foot in any of four positions depending on the pitching arm and delivery zone of choice. 
         [0008]    The disclosure of Hapanowicz (Published Application US 2007/0173356, at  FIG. 1   a ) teaches a device for graphically illustrating a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in proper angular position to a user supplied attachment simulating a pitcher&#39;s rubber, by illustration of the pitcher&#39;s proper footwear position. 
         [0009]    The disclosure of Hapanowicz lacks retaining a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in proper angular position to the official pitcher&#39;s rubber installed on the pitcher&#39;s mound, it also lacks, holding the pitcher&#39;s footwear on three sides, it especially lacks maintaining direct footwear to pitcher&#39;s mound contact and totally lacks being trapped in position and optionally locked to the official pitcher&#39;s rubber and finally lacks retaining the pitchers lead off foot in any of four positions depending on their pitching arm and delivery zone of choice. 
         [0010]    The disclosure of Socci (Published Application US 2004/0121862, at  FIGS. 4 ,  7  and  8 ) teaches a device for sounding an alarm when a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot is not in a position where the pitcher is being taught. 
         [0011]    The disclosure of Socci lacks retaining a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in proper angular position to the pitcher&#39;s rubber, it also lacks holding the pitcher&#39;s footwear on three sides, it further lacks maintaining direct footwear to pitcher&#39;s mound contact and lacks being trapped in position and optionally locked to the pitcher&#39;s rubber and finally lacks retaining the pitchers lead off foot in any of four positions depending on the pitching arm and delivery zone of choice. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0012]    The present invention is a training device for baseball pitchers. The invention solves the problem of pitching accuracy to both sides of home plate by angling a pitchers push off foot. The angle then guides the pitcher&#39;s body to the target and develops muscle memory in order to repeat the action. A study was conducted with two average high school pitchers. The first week of the study, the players were throwing to each side and were visibly having trouble locating either side. The next two weeks, each player showed visible improvement in locating to either side with greater ease and greater accuracy. In addition to solving these problems added features that secure, stabilize and provide ease of use are also provided. 
         [0013]    The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides additional unique features by fitting over the top of the rubber exposing part of the pitching rubber in order for the pitcher to keep contact with the rubber. An indented side reduces movement back and forth and makes switching users simple. One can flip the preferred embodiment horizontally for a second angle and to go between a left-handed and right-handed users. The primary object of the present invention is to retain a baseball pitcher&#39;s foot in proper angular position to the pitching rubber to optimize the accuracy of pitching to the desired location. When tested outdoors on a regulation mound, player one and player two showed drastic improvement when throwing to either side of home plate after three weeks of use; 
         [0014]    The biggest problem created by the invention was the angle and how far off the pitcher&#39;s rubber it angled the foot. The closer to the foot is to the pitcher&#39;s rubber, the easier and more natural the preferred embodiment feels to the player using the device. Other products on the market today that focus upon pitching training are as follows; The Roger Clemens Learn 2 Pitch which focuses upon a pitcher&#39;s follow through, Franklin&#39;s MLB Senior Pop-Up Pitcher Target which focuses upon a pitcher hitting his desired target, ThrowMAX Throwing Trainer focuses upon an fielder&#39;s correct throwing motion, and Arm Strong Throwing Bands which focus upon strengthening a pitcher&#39;s throwing arm while going through his pitching motion. Many of the trainers today rely upon a players ability to throw the baseball toward the desired target. Thus, creating bad mechanics that achieve results so the player does not think to correct his motion. My invention is best because it works in unison with the pitcher&#39;s body to provide accuracy to each side of home plate. Therefore the invention shows the pitcher how to use his body during his delivery to throw to the desired target. The invention will also help to reduce wear on a pitcher&#39;s arm because a player will learn to use more of his body when pitching. 
         [0015]    A further object of the present invention is to retain the pitcher&#39;s foot in position by contact with two sides and the toe or heel of the pitcher&#39;s footwear; 
         [0016]    A further object of the present invention is to duplicate the feel of the mound surface by direct contact between the footwear on both of the pitchers feet and the surface of the mound. During testing it was shown to be easier when the foot stayed in contact with the pitching rubber; 
         [0017]    A further object of the present invention is to trap the preferred embodiment in position with respect to the pitcher&#39;s rubber for accurate placement; 
         [0018]    A further object of the present invention is to remove-ably lock the device onto the pitcher&#39;s rubber. Two pitchers can switch using the preferred embodiment by lifting, flipping and re-securing the device with the desired angle; 
         [0019]    A last object of the present invention is to be able to hold a right handed and left handed pitchers feet in angular position with the pitching rubber with a different angle for aiming the pitch towards the left and right sides of home plate. During the study, the two players showed the ability to repeat the foot placement for each side time and again. These and other objectives are further described in the following several views of the drawings and written specification. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S) 
         [0020]      FIG. 1   a : Is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0021]      FIG. 1   b : Is a perspective view of the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0022]      FIG. 1   c : Is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in engagement with the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0023]      FIG. 1   d : Is a pictorial view of the pitchers footwear engaged with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0024]      FIG. 2   a : Is an areal view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention positioned for a right handed pitcher pitching to the left side of home plate; 
           [0025]      FIG. 2   b : Is an areal view of the preferred embodiment present invention positioned for a right handed pitcher pitching to the right side of home plate; 
           [0026]      FIG. 2   c : Is an areal view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention positioned for a left handed pitcher pitching to the right side of home plate; 
           [0027]      FIG. 2   d : Is an areal view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention positioned for a left handed pitcher pitching to the left of home plate; 
           [0028]      FIG. 3   a : Is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 3   b : Is a perspective view of the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0030]      FIG. 3   c : Is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention in engagement with the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0031]      FIG. 3   d : Is a pictorial view of the pitchers footwear engaged with the second embodiment of the present invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 4   a : Is an areal view of the second embodiment of the present invention positioned for a right handed pitcher pitching to the left side of home plate; 
           [0033]      FIG. 4   b : Is an areal view of the second embodiment of the present invention positioned for a right handed pitcher pitching to the right side of home plate; 
           [0034]      FIG. 4   c : Is an areal view of the second embodiment of the present invention positioned for a left handed pitcher pitching to the right side of home plate; 
           [0035]      FIG. 4   d : Is an areal view of the second embodiment of the present invention positioned for a left handed pitcher pitching to the left of home plate; 
           [0036]      FIG. 5   a - 5   c : Is a perspective view of the second embodiment for supporting the distal end of the second embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0037]      FIG. 6   a - 6   c : Is a perspective view of the second embodiment for attaching an end of the second embodiment of the present invention to the pitching rubber; 
           [0038]      FIG. 7   a - 7   c : Is a perspective view of the second embodiment for attaching an end of the second embodiment of the present invention to the pitchers rubber; 
           [0039]      FIG. 8   a - 8   c : Is a perspective view of the second embodiment for attaching an end of the second embodiment of the present invention to the pitching rubber; 
           [0040]      FIG. 9   a : Is a perspective view of a pitchers aid where there is no opening between the shoe positioner and the groove that straddles the rubber; 
           [0041]      FIG. 9   b : Is a perspective view of a pitchers aid where there is a line to line opening between the shoe positioner and the groove that straddles the rubber; 
           [0042]      FIG. 9   c : Is a perspective view of a pitchers aid where there is no opening between the shoe positioner and the groove that straddles the rubber; 
           [0043]      FIG. 9   d : Is a perspective view of a pitchers aid where the opening between the shoe positioner overlaps at least half of the groove that straddles the rubber. 
           [0044]      FIG. 10   a : Is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0045]      FIG. 10   b : Is a perspective view of the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0046]      FIG. 10   c : Is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention in engagement with the pitcher&#39;s rubber; 
           [0047]      FIG. 10   d : Is a pictorial view of the pitchers footwear engaged with the third embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0048]    Referring to  FIG. 1   a - 1   c . The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 1   d . The weakest part (A) of the preferred embodiment can be reinforced by widening the area, adding fibers to the area or by adding a radius to the area. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the preferred embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the device over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ). 
         [0049]    Referring to  FIG. 1   d . The preferred embodiment is shown fitting over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) when in use by a pitcher. The pitchers toes fit into the groove which angles his foot away from the pitching rubber ( 7 ). 
         [0050]    Referring to  FIGS. 2   a  &amp;  2   d . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a right handed pitcher to the left ( FIG. 2   a ) or the toes of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a left handed pitcher to the left ( FIG. 2   d ). The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the preferred embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the preferred embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ). 
         [0051]    Referring to  FIGS. 2   b  &amp;  2   c . The notch ( 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The toes of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a right handed pitcher to the right ( FIG. 2   b ) or the heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling left handed pitcher to the right ( FIG. 2   c ). The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the preferred embodiment over the pitchers rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the device over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ). 
         [0052]    Referring to  FIG. 3   a - 3   c . The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The notch ( 9 , 10 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contribute to stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0053]    Referring to  FIG. 3   d . The second embodiment is shown fitting over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) when in use by a pitcher. The pitchers heel fits into the groove which angle his foot away from the pitching rubber ( 7 ). 
         [0054]    Referring to  FIG. 4   a . The notch ( 10 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a right handed pitcher to the left. The notch ( 5 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0055]    Referring to  FIG. 4   b . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a right handed pitcher to the right. The notch ( 9 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitchers rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0056]    Referring to  FIG. 4   c . The notch ( 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a left handed pitcher to the left. The notch ( 10 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0057]    Referring to  FIG. 4   d . The notch ( 9 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The heel of a player interacts with the groove ( 2 ) angling a left handed pitcher to the right. The notch ( 1 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitchers rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0058]    Referring to  FIG. 5   a - 5   c . The wedge ( 11 ), interacts with the front most notch ( 9 , 10 ), and contributes to the solution of how one can stabilize the product while using on an indoor mound. The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0059]    Referring to  FIG. 6   a - 6   c . The securing nails ( 12 ), interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), the main body ( 4 ), the anchor ( 6 ), notch ( 1 , 5 , 9 , 10 ) and holes ( 3 ) contributing to the solution of how one can stabilize the product while outdoors. The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The notch ( 9 , 10 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0060]    Referring to  FIG. 7   a - 7   c . The mound clip ( 13 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), and notch ( 1 , 5 ) and contributes to the solution of how one can stabilize the product while indoors and outdoors. The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The notch ( 9 , 10 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0061]    Referring to  FIG. 8   a - 8   c . The mound strips ( 13 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), and notch ( 1 , 5 ) and contributes to the solution of how one can stabilize the product while indoors and outdoors. The notch ( 1 , 5 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d . The notch ( 9 , 10 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0062]    Referring to  FIG. 9   a . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) that straddles the rubber and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 1   d.    
         [0063]    Referring to  FIG. 9   b . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) where there is a line to line opening between the shoe positioner and the groove that straddles the rubber and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 1   d.    
         [0064]    Referring to  FIG. 9   c . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) that straddles the rubber and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown. The notch ( 9 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0065]    Referring to  FIG. 9   d . The notch ( 1 ), interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and the main body ( 4 ) which accommodates the groove ( 2 ) where there is a line to line opening between the shoe positioner and the groove that straddles the rubber and contributes to the solution of pitching accuracy by angling the push off foot from the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown. The notch ( 9 ) interacts with the pitching surface and contributes to the stabilization of the second embodiment. The anchor ( 6 ) interacts with the pitching rubber ( 7 ) and contributes to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the pitching rubber ( 7 ). The holes ( 3 ) interact with the pitching rubber ( 7 ), main body ( 4 ) and anchor ( 6 ) contributing to the solution of stabilizing the second embodiment over the top of the pitching rubber ( 7 ) as shown in  FIG. 3   d.    
         [0066]    Although the terms and definitions used in the specification are intended to be read into the claims they are hot intended to limit the meets and bounds of the claims presented here below in any manner whatsoever.