An apparatus to enable golfers to practice uneven golf shots. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a golf training apparatus is generally comprised of a foot platform and a ball platform that may be dynamically positioned. The golf training apparatus enables the golfer to practice balance and technique for uneven golf shots by manipulating both the plane of the golfer's stance as well as the position of the ball.

A sporting device providing a rotating footplate and optional foot extension for a user to employ to practice a swing motion using a bat or club commonly used in sports.

Disclosed is an athletic posture analysis device for analyzing an athletic posture taken by a user who stands on a foot plate, the athletic posture analysis device comprising: a pressure sensor plate provided at the foot plate for measuring a distribution of pressure applied to each of feet of the user, who performs an athletic action, by a weight of the user; a display device for displaying athletic posture analysis information of the user; and a controller for performing control so as to display a predetermined foot image and information regarding the distribution of pressure applied to each of the feet of the user in an overlapping fashion through the display device and to track a position of each of the feet of the user changed according to the user's athletic action and display the foot image.

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.

The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to one or more golf alignment rods that can be used as a multipurpose golf training aid, such as to teach proper golf club alignment and/or swing technique. Particularly, the alignment rod comprises a base defined by a first end and a second end. The alignment rod further includes a cap positioned at one end of the base. The cap comprises a magnet positioned on an interior surface. The magnet allows two or more alignment rods to be removably coupled together, such as when stored upright in a golf bag. In this way, movement of the alignment rods in the golfer's bag (e.g., when the cart is in motion) is minimized. In addition, the alignment rods are more easily accessible when needed by the golfer.

Disclosed are various embodiments of golf training device that helps a golfer learn and coordinate lower body positions and movements with upper body movements, using a series of feedback signals. In one embodiment, a system comprises a foot sensor that attaches to a Lead Foot of a user. The foot sensor is configured to detect a heel of the Lead Foot being raised. The system also comprises a leg sensor that attaches to a Trail Knee of the user, and the leg sensor detects a bend in a knee of a Trail Leg of the user after detecting the heel being raised. The foot sensor is configured to detect the heel being lowered at an instance after the detection of the bend in the knee of the Trail Leg and while the knee remains bent. The system further comprises a feedback device configured to activate feedback indicators.

An ultra-lightweight device configured to be used on a variety of body locations during a golf swing. The training aid device includes a spherical body that attaches to the body (arms, legs, hips, feet) with an adjustable cloth loop. By maintaining requisite pressure and/or proper device orientation, the golf swing shall be improved.

A simple and convenient multiuse use golf tool enables several valuable functions using an elongated ground stake that is slidably received into an elongated u-channel member. In this way, the ground stake may be held within the u-channel when not in use, for example during transport, and may be removed for use. In a first use, the ground stake has a divot repair tool at one end, and may be extended such that the u-channel and the ground stake cooperate as an extended lever to assist in easy divot repair. In the second use, the ground stake has a golf ball channel, and when the ground stake is placed on the ground, the golf ball channel may assist the golfer in achieving a consistent putt swing. In third use, the u-channel has a void in its base for perpendicularly receiving the ground stake. In this way, the golfer is enabled to practice proper position relative to a pin. In a forth use, the ground stake is made from a magnetic metal, or coated with a magnetic surface, such that a magnet attached to a phone or camera allows easy positioning of a camera relative to the golfer.

Disclosed herein is automated guidance information regarding the stance or swing of golf player's as a function of each user's body type information, feet indicia, for indicating pre-determined positions on the ground to place the user's feet relative to one another; ball lines, and peg indicia, for guiding the movements of the user's body, or the user's golf club, relative to the peg indicia. Given the body type information of the user, body type specific information referencing a select body type specific feet indicia, a select body type specific ball line, or a select body type specific peg indicia is provided. Further disclosed are: (a) determining body type criteria information; (b) determining body type information using the body type criteria information; and (c) selecting from a plurality of body type specific information using the body type information.

A golf putting practice device is provided, including: a box, two supporting feet and a marking piece, tops of the two supporting feet are pivotally connected to the bottom of the box, folded and pressed to the bottom surface of the box when not in use, and the marking piece is installed on the box and partially exposed below the box; when the two supporting feet are unfolded and flip open to stand on the ground, the two supporting feet and the box form a goal, and the marking piece is located between the two supporting feet for aiming and putting practice.