Training aid for pitchers and catchers
View Patent ↗A low profile, baseball training aid device to provide a proper target for the pitcher and a positioning aid for the catcher receiving the pitcher's throw. The device, preferably fabricated of a thermoplastic material, comprises a base section mounting a pair of side sections, where the side sections define pitching locations within and outside the ‘strike’ zone to thereby provide a more precise targeting location for the pitcher. In a preferred embodiment, the side sections may be provided with a color distinguishable surface to visually distinguish the respective side sections from the base section.
1. A baseball training aid device to assist a pitcher and catcher in developing a pitchers skill to target precise locations established by said catcher spaced a straight line distance from said pitcher, said device comprising:
a.) a low profile, ground supported device to define said precise locations, said device having a base section with a top planar surface and featuring a generally straight edge arranged to lie perpendicular to said straight line distance between said pitcher and said catcher; and,
b.) a pair of spaced apart, raised side sections mounted on said base section and extending above said top planar surface, each said side section having a front edge coextensive with said straight edge, where said front edge is provided with a distinguishable colored surface from said straight edge, and an upper surface having a distinguishable colored surface from said top planar surface of said base section.
2. The baseball training aid device according to claim 1 , wherein said straight edge and said front edges are tapered in a forward direction.
3. The baseball training aid device according to claim 2 , wherein each said raised side section is characterized by said front edge, spaced apart, parallel side edges, and an arrow like rear edge formed by a pair of converging edges.
4. The baseball training aid device according to claim 3 , wherein parallel side edges and said rear edge are tapered.
5. The baseball training aid device according to claim 1 , wherein said base section and said raised side sections are fabricated of a thermoplastic characterized by its resistance to impact, scuff and stain resistant, and exhibits a high gloss finish having anti-static properties to repel the attraction of airborne particles.
6. The baseball training aid device according to claim 5 , wherein said thermoplastic is a combination of tree monomers consisting of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene.
7. The baseball training aid device according to claim 3 , wherein said side sections are further characterized by said upper surface featuring a light reflective surface.