Jeffrey T Calloway

US Patent:

55971598, Jan 28, 1997

Filed:

Nov 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/558095

Inventors:

James G. Haygood - Tampa FL
Jeffrey T. Calloway - Tampa FL

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

473424

Abstract:

A batting practice device which has a partially hollowed-out practice ball suspended by a knotted rope, or a line having a flared-out end, from a handle. The batting practice device is used to swing a practice ball with a removable cap in front of batters to help them develop the eye-to-hand coordination needed to hit balls pitched to them during a game. The batting practice device has a combination of universal joints, elastic material, and springs located between the handle and the practice ball to help absorb most of the energy transferred to the practice ball after it has been hit by a bat. Applications may include, but are not limited to, baseball, softball, wiffle ball and cricket. It is contemplated for the batting practice device to be used by inexperienced players, as well as college and professional players.