Embodiments of an apparatus and system for obtaining metrics associated with a user's athleticism are disclosed. In an embodiment, the user performs a workout using the apparatus, and the workout is scored based on a scoring system. In an embodiment, the scoring system may be objective, thereby facilitating score standardization, and individual users for which scores have been recorded may be ranked by the system. In an embodiment, individual users may associate their system profiles with one or more positions for one or more sports. The rankings may be filtered by position and sport to facilitate identification of one or more users of interest, such as for a college recruiting purposes or professional sports team drafts.

An inflatable sports training ball made as an inflatable exterior surface formed of an air tight flexible outer casing which, when inflated, defines an exterior surface; an interior air pocket surrounded by an interior liner defining a bladder, the interior liner made of an air tight and water tight rubber; an inflation and fill valve; and a variable amount of solution filling a portion of the bladder, the solution being substantially heavier than air and occupying an amount of said interior volume wherein a pre-determined amount of the solution is forced into the interior air chamber of the sports ball with a pump and the resulting partially solution filled sports ball provides a variable inertia system used in training sports enthusiasts a better ball control technique and other drills.

The present disclosure discloses a volleyball passing training device, which includes an angle adjustment mechanism and a ball hoop arranged on the angle adjustment mechanism. The angle adjustment mechanism includes a connecting piece connected to the ball hoop, and a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod respectively hinged to the connecting piece. A sliding device which can slide or fix on the second connecting rod is arranged on the second connecting rod. The first connecting rod is hinged to the sliding device. Connecting lines of the hinge points between the first connecting rod and the connecting piece and between the second connecting rod and the connecting piece and the hinge point between the first connecting rod and the sliding device form a triangle.

An apparatus and system for obtaining metrics associated with a user's athleticism are disclosed. The user performs a workout using the apparatus, and the workout is scored based on a scoring system. The scoring system may be objective, thereby facilitating score standardization, and individual users for which scores have been recorded may be ranked by the system. Individual users may associate their system profiles with one or more positions for one or more sports. The rankings may be filtered by position and sport to facilitate identification of one or more users of interest, such as for a college recruiting purposes or professional sports team drafts.

A sports swing training system and method of operation trains the proper swing of a shaft to hit a sports target, such as a ball or puck so as to drive the sports target at a proper direction and velocity. The assembly provides a base. A height adjustable rod extends perpendicularly from base. A spring positions between the base and the bottom end of the rod to enable side-to-side swaying by the rod. A target holder attaches to top end of rod to retain a first sports target. A hub and a washer disposed at the bottom end of rod are rotatable about the rod. A rotating tethering mechanism extends from the hub, so as to enable tethering the interchangeable sports targets to a cable. The cable attaches to the tethering mechanism from a proximal end and attaches to a second sports target from an opposite end.

A volleyball training device comprises left and right hand grips rotatable about a central hub between a fully open and fully closed position. Upon user grasping, a proper forearm position is established for volleyball play. After extended use the forearm position is maintained when the hand grips are rotated to the closed position placing the hands in a proper position for volleyball play. A locking assembly within the hub maintains the hand grips at user selectable positions.

A sports system for enjoying basketball and volleyball while poolside is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the sports system comprises a backboard, a mast and a base. The backboard has a front face and a rear face. The backboard has a first corner aperture and a second corner aperture. A backboard stopper system is located on the rear face on the backboard. The mast has an elongated body having a first end and a second end. The elongated central body has a central elongated opening. The base has a front face and a rear face. The base has a first channel centrally extending the length of the front face and a second channel centrally extending the length of the rear face. The backboard stopper system is configured to temporarily receive the first end of the mast. The first channel of the base is configured to receive the second end of the mast. The central elongated opening of the mast has a length and width which allow a portion of the backboard to perpendicularly pass through the central opening. A method of use for the sports system is also disclosed.

A clamping device for holding an object in place comprising a female plate 10 with an exterior 11 and interior 12 surface and a bottom edge 15 with a plurality protrusions 16 wherein each of the protrusions has a opening 17 therein; a male plate 1 with an exterior 2 and interior 3 surface and a bottom edge 9 with a plurality of teeth 7; and at least two stepper keys 21 on said exterior 2 surface of the male plate 1; wherein the male teeth 7 fit snuggly within the female plate protrusion openings 17 such that the object placed between the male plate 1 and the female plate 10 is held in place by locking the stepper keys 21 in place.

A volleyball training device for practicing spiking of a volleyball includes a base that is configured to position on a substantially horizontal surface. A plurality of nested rods, which is selectively vertically extensible, is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from a first end of the base. A first rod is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from an upper end of the nested rods. The first rod is opposed to the base. A coupler is coupled to and extends downwardly from the first rod distal from the nested rods. A lattice is selectively couplable to and extends from the plurality of nested rods. The lattice is selectively positionable between the base and the coupler. The coupler is configured to selectively couple to a volleyball to position the volleyball to be spiked by a user. The lattice is configured to simulate a volleyball net.

A sport training apparatus can have a stand with a base and a post attached to the base. A target member can be removably and pivotally coupled to a bearing assembly at a proximal end of the post, so that the angular orientation of the target member relative to the post is selectively adjustable. The target member can optionally include a hoop with a circular opening sized to receive a ball therethrough. The target member can optionally include an arc with a semicircular opening configured to receive a ball therethrough. The target member can optionally include a plurality of elongate flaps, the plurality of flaps can indicate a jumping height of a user when struck and rotated by the user hand. The target member can include a plurality of pads can deflect a ball that strikes the one or more pads. A sport training kit can include the stand and multiple target members, such as those described above.