Patent ID: 7214147

Claim:
A batting training apparatus comprising: a base; a post removeably attached to the base, wherein the post and feeder are shaped so that the height of the feeder can be adjusted relative to the post so that the feeder can be moved and supported at different positions on the post; at least one feeder member pivotally attached to the post, the feeder being sized to movably support various size balls for delivery to a desired location at a desired speed; a telescopic member shaped to be movably mounted to the post; a tee element associated with the member, the tee element being shaped for supporting various size balls; wherein the post further comprises at least one slot, and the feeder has a portion shaped to fit within the slot to allow vertical adjustment of the feeder; wherein the feeder further comprises a shank and at least two arms attached to the shank spaced to accommodate various size balls for delivering the balls to a desired location at a desired speed; and wherein the shank comprises two segments connected by a pivoting joint.