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1. A training device for measuring directional accuracy when performing a training kick, the device comprising:
a base adapted to be supported on a horizontal support surface and having a front side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side, the base including a front rod frame disposed at the front side of the base and a rear rod frame disposed at the rear side of the base, the left and right sides defining a side-to-side direction; a guide rod coupled to the front rod frame and the rear rod frame such that the guide rod is restricted from vertical movement and free to move horizontally in the side-to-side direction; a ball; a linear bearing slidably connected to the guide rod; a ball holder assembly coupled to the linear bearing to allow relative horizontal movement of the ball holder assembly while restricting vertical movement, the ball holder assembly holding the ball, and wherein the ball holder assembly and ball translate horizontally along the guide rod from the front side to the rear side and pivot relative to the base as the guide rod moves in the side-to-side direction such that after the ball is kicked the ball maintains a horizontal trajectory throughout the movement of the ball and ball holder assembly from the front side to the rear side; a direction pointer coupled to one of the ball holder assembly and the ball, the direction pointer maintaining a parallel alignment with the guide rod as the direction pointer moves from the front side to the rear side and in the side-to-side direction; and a direction template in combination with the direction pointer indicating to a user the relative angular accuracy of the training kick after the training kick has been performed. |
