Methods and apparatus for training system for ball striking

摘要

A training system according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a ball retention device coupled to a base and a dampening system coupled to the ball retention device and configured to return a kicked ball to its original resting location with minimal oscillation. The base may be configured to comprise a portable unit that may be selectively weighted to increase stability during use. A force measurement system may be coupled to the dampening system and be configured to measure the kicking force applied to the ball to calculate a speed value for the kicked ball and display the speed value to the user.

主权项

1. A training device for allowing a user to kick a ball from a ground location, comprising:
a base portion having an attachment arm extending upwardly and away from the base portion from a first end of the attachment arm; a cord coupled at a first end to a second end of the attachment arm; a net coupled to a second end of the cord, wherein the net is configured to position the ball at a resting position; an energy absorber extending downwardly from the second end of the attachment arm and engaging the cord, wherein the energy absorber is configured to:
dampen an oscillation of the cord in response to a kicking force applied to the ball; andreturn to the ball to the resting position; and a force measurement system linked to the energy absorber and coupled to the cord, wherein the force measurement system is configured to measure the kicking force and calculate a set of data corresponding to the force applied to the ball when kicked by the user.