John J Meade

US Patent:

53483049, Sep 20, 1994

Filed:

Jul 12, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/089478

Inventors:

John C. Meade - Deltona FL

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

2731876

Abstract:

A method of improving a golf club swing by providing a planar reflecting surface having a proximal edge, a forward and back side edge, a distal edge that describes a convex arc, the perpendicular distance to which from the center of the proximal edge is dimensioned to fit between the feet of the golfer and the head of the golf club, the golfer in position to take a swing, the reflecting surface dimensioned to provide a view of the golfer from the head to the knees; and support means disposed beneath the distal edge of the reflecting surface of a height sufficient to tilt the reflecting surface toward the golfer to provide a view of the golfer from the head to the knees; positioning the device so that the support means and proximal edge of the reflecting surface rest on the ground; positioning the feet of the golfer on the ground adjacent the proximal edge of the reflecting surface; positioning the head of the golf club on the around adjacent the forward end of the top edge; viewing the golfer's image in the reflecting surface; determining a correct alignment of the knees, hips, and shoulders of the golfer; assuming the correct alignment of the knees, hips, and shoulders; swinging the golf club backward along the top edge of the reflecting surface, using the hands and wrists; continuing to view the golfer's image in the reflecting surface; rotating the hips and shoulders to take the golf club back so that no portion of the reflecting surface is contacted by the golf club; continuing to view the golfer's image in the reflecting surface; and completing the golf swing.