Robert James Waddell

US Patent:

6517446, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Apr 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/844348

Inventors:

Robert T. Waddell - Long Beach CA 90804

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

473277

Abstract:

An improved training aid and method for teaching and improving the swing of a golfer. The device includes a rigid upper torso support, a rigid thigh support, and a rigid calf support that are strapped on a selected side of the body of the golfer. A rigid stabilizer is secured between the rigid upper torso and the rigid thigh support. The method includes the use of the training aid strapped on one side of the body of the golfer and to aid the golfer in turning and maintaining balance over a ball during a golf swing, while preventing a reverse C and unwanted movement toward or away from the ball, or the direction it is desired that the ball travel.