US20070158913A1 - Sports goal practice backstop - Google Patents

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• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
  • A63B63/004—Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
  • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
  • A63B71/022—Backstops, cages, enclosures or the like, e.g. for spectator protection, for arresting balls
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
  • A63B2102/14—Lacrosse
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
  • A63B2102/22—Field hockey
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
  • A63B2102/32—Golf
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2210/00—Space saving
  • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

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• the present invention relates generally to sporting goods, namely sports goal practice backstops for sports such as lacrosse and soccer.
• a sports goal backstop is often utilized during practice sessions to aid in ball retention and retrieval.
• the sports goal backstop prevents an errant shot from traveling beyond the goal and requiring the players to give chase taking time away from the practice session. Further, the sports goal backstop prevents the loss of a ball due to an errant shot.
• the sports goal backstop keeps the ball in the general vicinity of the practice session.
• a sport goal backstop may be useful during practices sessions for sports such as lacrosse and soccer.
• a sports goal backstop involves a backstop which is permanently attached to a practice goal which is used in lieu of the regulation goal.
• This sports goal backstop/practice goal unit must be transported to the field, set up for practice, and then transported from the field. This procedure is not only cumbersome but time consuming as well.
• the sports goal backstop is a removable backstop that can be used along with the regulation goal.
• the sports goal backstop must still be transported to the field, set up for practice, and then transported from the field. As a result, this procedure is cumbersome and time consuming as well.
• the present invention reveals the next generation in sports goal practice backstops.
• the sports goal backstop attaches to a regulation goal and may remain in place, if desired, at the conclusion of practice and during games.
• the sports goal backstop of the present invention provides a suitable backstop to stop most balls from traveling beyond the goal.
• the sports goal backstop of the present invention is foldable such that it need not be removed at the conclusion of practice.
• the sports goal backstop of the present invention may remain in position, out of sight, in its folded configuration during a game with minimal to no interference with normal play. Further, the sports goal practice backstop can be easily removed if needed.
• FIGS. 1 a - 1 d are views of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 1 a is a top view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 1 b is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 1 c is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 1 d is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIGS. 2 a - 2 j are views of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 a is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop, in the open position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 b is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 b ′ is a back view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 a ′ is a back view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 a is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop
• FIG. 2 c is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the half closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 d is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the half closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 d ′ is a back view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the half closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 e is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the folded in position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 f is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the folded in position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 g is a back view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the folded in position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 h is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 i is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 2 j is a back view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIGS. 3 a - 3 j are views of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 a is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 b is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 a is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 b is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 b ′ is a back view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the open position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 c is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 d is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 c is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 d is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the
• FIG. 3 d ′ is a back view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 e is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down and fold extension position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 f is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down and fold extension position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 e is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down and fold extension position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 f is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (
• FIG. 3 h is a back view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the slide top down and fold extension position, being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 h is a front view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 i is a side view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIG. 3 j is a back view of a second embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop (with the backstop net removed for clarity), in the closed position, being used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal.
• FIGS. 4 a - 4 d are views of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal.
• FIG. 4 a is a top view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal.
• FIG. 4 b is a front view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal.
• FIG. 4 c is a side view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal.
• FIG. 4 d is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal.
• FIGS. 1 a - 1 d there is shown one embodiment of a sports goal practice backstop 1 , with the backstop net 1 a in place, used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal 2 , with the lacrosse goal net 2 a in place.
• a sports goal backstop 1 which is divided into three sections—the left section 3 , the middle section 4 , and the right section 5 .
• An upper support bar 6 runs along the entire top edge of the sports goal practice backstop 1 .
• a left vertical support 7 runs between the left section 3 and middle section 4 .
• a right vertical support 8 runs between the middle section 4 and the right section 5 .
• a first horizontal support 9 and a second horizontal support 10 are each attached to both the left vertical support 7 and the right vertical support 8 .
• Hinges 11 a, b, c , and d respectively are located (1) along the left vertical support 7 at the mid-point between the first horizontal support 9 and the second horizontal support 10 ; (2) along the right vertical support 8 at the mid-point between the first horizontal support 9 and the second horizontal support 10 ; (3) at the connection point between the upper support bar 6 associated with the left section 3 and the middle section 4 ; and (4) at the connection point between the upper support bar 6 associated with the middle section 4 and the right section 5 .
• a plurality of connecting means 12 attach the sports goal practice backstop 1 to the typical lacrosse goal 2 .
• the backstop net 1 a associated with the middle section 4 is shorter than the backstop net 1 a associated with the left section 3 or the right section 5 to allow for proper placement of the sports goal practice backstop 1 with the typical lacrosse goal 2 .
• FIGS. 2 a - 2 j there is shown one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop 1 being used in the conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal 2 .
• FIGS. 2 a , 2 b , and 2 b ′ there is shown the open position of the sports goal practice backstop 1 .
• the backstop net 1 a has been removed in FIGS. 2 b and 2 b ′.
• FIGS. 2 c , 2 d , and 2 d ′ there is shown the half closed position of the sports goal practice backstop 1 .
• the backstop net 1 a has been removed from FIGS. 2 c , 2 d , and 2 d ′.
• the half closed position is achieved by folding the top of the sports goal practice backstop 1 to the rear of the typical lacrosse goal 2 at the hinges 11 a and 11 b .
• FIGS. 2 e , 2 f , and 2 g there is shown the folded in position of the sport goal practice backstop 1 .
• the backstop net 1 a has been removed from FIGS. 2 e , 2 f , and 2 g .
• the folded in position is achieved after the half closed position is completed by folding the left section 3 rearward and inward at the hinge 11 c and folding the right section 5 rearward and inward at the hinge lid. Referring now to FIGS.
• FIGS. 2 h , 2 i , and 2 j there is shown the closed position of the sport goal practice backstop 1 .
• the backstop net 1 a has been removed from FIGS. 2 h , 2 i , and 2 j .
• the closed position is achieved after the half closed and folded in positions are completed by rotating the left and rights sections 3 and 4 forward at hinges 11 c and 11 d.
• FIGS. 3 a - 3 j there is shown a second embodiment of a sports goal practice backstop 31 used in conjunction with a typical lacrosse goal 2 , with a lacrosse goal net 2 a .
• a sports goal backstop 31 with a backstop net 31 a , which is divided into three sections—the left section 33 , the middle section 34 , and the right section 35 .
• An upper support bar 36 runs along the entire top edge of the sports goal practice backstop 31 .
• a left vertical support 37 runs between the left section 33 and middle section 34 .
• the left vertical support 37 is telescoping.
• a right vertical support 38 runs between the middle section 34 and the right section 35 .
• the right vertical support 38 is telescoping as well.
• a first horizontal support 39 and a second horizontal support 40 are each attached to both the left vertical support 37 and the right vertical support 38 .
• Hinges 41 a and b respectively are located (1) at the connection point between the upper support bar 36 associated with the left section 33 and the middle section 34 ; and (2) at the connection point between the upper support bar 36 associated with the middle section 34 and the right section 35 .
• a plurality of connecting means 42 attach the sports goal practice backstop 31 to the typical lacrosse goal 2 .
• FIGS. 3 a , 3 b , and 3 c there is shown the open position of the sports goal practice backstop 31 .
• the backstop net 31 a has been removed from FIGS. 3 b and 3 b ′.
• FIGS. 3 c , 3 d , and 3 d ′ there is shown the slide top down position of the sports goal practice backstop 31 .
• the backstop net 31 a has been removed from FIGS. 3 c , 3 d , and 3 d ′.
• the slide top down position is achieved by the telescoping left vertical support 37 and the right vertical support 38 . Referring now to FIGS.
• FIGS. 3 h , 3 i , and 3 j there is shown the closed position of the sport goal practice backstop 31 .
• the backstop net 31 a has been removed from FIGS. 3 h , 3 i , and 3 j .
• the closed position is achieved after the slide down and slide top down and fold extension positions are completed by folding the left section 33 down at the hinge 41 a and folding the right section 45 down at the hinge 41 b.
• FIGS. 4 a - 4 d are views of one embodiment of the sports goal practice backstop being used in conjunction with a typical soccer goal. Further, the backstop could also be utilized when practicing sports such as golf.

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