A support base for a training aid assembly includes opposing longitudinal support bars and first and second raised lips that extend between the opposing longitudinal support bars at a opposing end portions of the support base. An intermediate raised member extends between the opposing longitudinal support bars at an intermediate portion of the support base between the opposing end portions.

A training apparatus for use in tackle training, comprises an elongate contact pad having a front surface; and at least two laterally extending elongate members disposed in general longitudinal alignment with the elongate contact pad, wherein the laterally extending elongate members are disposed to the rear of the elongate contact pad, which provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions, tackles and especially the ‘grapple’ tackle in rugby, thereby improving point of contact, height of approach and arm grip strength.

A training apparatus for use in tackle training, comprises an elongate contact pad having a front surface; and at least two laterally extending elongate members disposed in general longitudinal alignment with the elongate contact pad, wherein the laterally extending elongate members are disposed to the rear of the elongate contact pad, which provides an effective training apparatus for improvements in collisions, tackles and especially the ‘grapple’ tackle in rugby, thereby improving point of contact, height of approach and arm grip strength.

A sports training device may take the place of cones to create the illusion of defenders and/or obstacles. The sports training device may be collapsible so that it is easy to transport and store when it is not in use. The sports training device may be formed as a cylindrical structure having a top portion formed of a taut material with a steel wire frame and a bottom portion attached to a weighted base. The sports training device also may include straps that may secure the sports training device when it is in a collapsed state. The sports training device may further include one or more handles to facilitate transport of the sports training device.

It is designed to train athletes in rugby and/or American football, providing movement very close to the actual one and gives possibility to be mounted on scrum machine. Tackling machine comprises supporting frame structure (1) with shape of a parallelepiped and detachable connecting devices interconnect its elements. It is placed on ground (2). The longitudinal guide (6) has forked end and is mounted to the structure (1) through the forward end (61). The forked end (62) of the longitudinal guide goes outside the structure (1). At least one metal rod (8) whose upper end (81) protrudes above the parallelepiped, and carry at least one tensioner (9), connected to the forked end (62). The drive unit (10) is mounted to the fork-shaped longitudinal guide and has a working area arranged outside the structure (1). The tackling dummy (11) is attached to the carrier (12) by a detachable connecting device (13).

It is designed to train athletes in rugby and/or American football, providing movement very close to the actual one and gives possibility to be mounted on scrum machine. Tackling machine comprises supporting frame structure (1) with shape of a parallelepiped and detachable connecting devices interconnect its elements. It is placed on ground (2). The longitudinal guide (6) has forked end and is mounted to the structure (1) through the forward end (61). The forked end (62) of the longitudinal guide goes outside the structure (1). At least one metal rod (8) whose upper end (81) protrudes above the parallelepiped, and carry at least one tensioner (9), connected to the forked end (62). The drive unit (10) is mounted to the fork-shaped longitudinal guide and has a working area arranged outside the structure (1). The tackling dummy (11) is attached to the carrier (12) by a detachable connecting device (13).

A tackle shield is provided having a body defining a front contact surface and a rear holding surface. The shield includes one or two or more of the following features of: two opposing lugs laterally disposed on the body; the body having an angled or curved profile such that the front contact surface has an upper forward projection and a lower forward projection and a recess therebetween; or the body has a central portion which has at the rear surface of the central portion, a holding zone in which gripping or holding members are disposed.

A tackle shield is provided having a body defining a front contact surface and a rear holding surface. The shield includes one or two or more of the following features of: two opposing lugs laterally disposed on the body; the body having an angled or curved profile such that the front contact surface has an upper forward projection and a lower forward projection and a recess therebetween; or the body has a central portion which has at the rear surface of the central portion, a holding zone in which gripping or holding members are disposed.

Apparatus is provided for training people in technique and tactics for use in wrestling and other combat sports. The apparatus presented comprises a rigid and elastic frame, padding, low-friction feet or runners, and a platform for another user or weights, to add mass and resistance for the user training with the apparatus. A user may use the apparatus to practice penetration techniques, agility, and strength while training in free motion. The apparatus leads the user to use her or his body weight, the weight of the apparatus, and optionally added weight, in training while on matted surfaces, providing a better training experience and practice than prior art training devices. The present invention solves problems with the currently available means and apparatuses of practicing penetration techniques and tactics.

Apparatus is provided for training people in technique and tactics for use in wrestling and other combat sports. The apparatus presented comprises a rigid and elastic frame, padding, low-friction feet or runners, and a platform for another user or weights, to add mass and resistance for the user training with the apparatus. A user may use the apparatus to practice penetration techniques, agility, and strength while training in free motion. The apparatus leads the user to use her or his body weight, the weight of the apparatus, and optionally added weight, in training while on matted surfaces, providing a better training experience and practice than prior art training devices. The present invention solves problems with the currently available means and apparatuses of practicing penetration techniques and tactics.