Patent ID: 7285056

Claim:
A method of training a player to swing a golf club comprising the steps of: providing an apparatus having a lower portion having a ground engaging end; an upper portion having a cross member positioned adjacent its top; a connector linking the lower portion to the upper portion and enabling selective positioning of the upper portion with respect to the lower portion; a plurality of supports positioned on the lower portion, each support being selectively positionable between a stowed position whereby the supports are generally parallel the lower portion, and an open position wherein the supports are generally orthogonal the lower portion; and, addressing a golf ball lying on the ground with the golf club in hand; assuming a stance for a golf swing; inserting at least a portion of the ground-engaging end into the ground; positioning the cross member to engage a rear-facing portion of the player; leaning at least a portion of the player's weight against the cross member; executing a golf swing; wherein, the cross member remains in contact with the player through the swing.