Sports training device for improving stick handling and maneuvering
A training device for improving stick handling and maneuvering includes a base mountable to a playing surface, with at least one elongate member arranged on the base and rotatable thereabout, the elongate member extending substantially parallel to the playing surface, a motor house within the base and connected to the elongate member provides rotational movement to the elongate member, the elongate member defining at least two openings between the elongate member and the playing surface, wherein rotation of the at least one elongate member serves to rotate the at least two openings, to thereby dynamically change the orientation of and access to the openings.
1. A training device, for improving stick handling and maneuvering, said device comprising:
a. a base mountable on a playing surface;
b. at least one elongate member arranged on the base and rotatable thereabout, the elongate member extending substantially parallel to the playing surface;
c. a motor housed within the base and connected to the elongate member to provide rotational movement to the elongate member; the at least two openings housing sensors for sensing a ball through the openings,
d. the elongate member defining at least two openings;
wherein rotation of the at least one elongate member serves to rotate the at least two openings, to thereby dynamically change the orientation of and access to the openings.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein the sensors are in electronic communication with a printed circuit board module, housed within the base of the device.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein the printed circuit board module is adapted to transmit data to an external unit.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein the external unit is selected from a group consisting of a computer, tablet, and smart phone.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein the at least two openings are spaced variably along the elongate member.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is rotatable at varied speeds.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is rotatable clockwise and counter-clockwise.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is comprised of at least two individual members.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein the elongate member is releasably arranged on the base of the device.
10. The device of claim 1 wherein the device has stored therein coaching instructions and the device includes a speaker adapted to broadcast the coaching instructions.
11. The device of claim 10 wherein the speaker is housed within the base.
12. The device of claim 10 wherein the device is connected to a Bluetooth speaker for broadcasting the coaching instructions.
13. The device of claim 10 wherein the coaching instructions are downloadable onto the device via an application on an external unit.
14. The device of claim 1 wherein the base includes a resilient shock absorption frame.
15. The device of claim 1 wherein the base includes a top cover, housing ring, bottom cover, and an assembly plate.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein the bottom cover of the base includes pegs adapted to secure the device to the playing surface.
17. The device of claim 15 wherein the bottom cover of the base includes suction cups adapted to secure the device to the playing surface.
18. The device of claim 15 wherein the top cover of the base includes an on/off button.
19. The device of claim 1 wherein the device includes an emergency auto-stop sensor.
20. The device of claim 1 wherein the motor is powered with a battery supply.
21. The device of claim 20 wherein the base is adapted to house the battery supply.