Roger Clayton Stephens

US Patent:

6485373, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Apr 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/552175

Inventors:

Roger A. Stephens - Carmichael CA 95608

Assignee:

Roger A. Stephens - Carmichael CA

International Classification:

A63B 5700

US Classification:

473197, 473162

Abstract:

A multiple sport practice apparatus which permits a person to engage in the repetitive striking of such objects at any position, even in a relatively confined location, so as to tone the required muscles, develop muscle memory of the proper motion, and develop the proper execution of the striking motion. The multiple sports practice apparatus includes, a secondary safety net section used as a back up for stray balls, and a impact net section used as the primary target so that projectile that has impinged upon falls to the base of apparatus. The apparatus is arranged to stop the flight of a ball that is incident thereon, and is suspended in Four Corners, to a structure such as rafters or walls in a garage or warehouse, but not limited to. The two nets making the apparatus gather as they rest on playing surface to form a seal at the bottom to catch balls directed toward apparatus. Balls are restrained and caught by the apparatus and laid to rest on playing surface.