Golf swing training device and method

Claim 1

A golfer's aid device for trainee's use in practicing proper pivot and golf swing comprising: a flexible substantially non-stretchable member forming a loop at one end and having a length such that it would extend upwardly in diverging relation to form two portions wherein each said portion further includes grasping means which can be adjusted to non-slipably engage said portions for detachably engaging and securing said portions to opposed side of said trainee in a position approximating the waist of said trainee; apertured means for engaging said loop and permitting said loop to freely pass therethrough; anchoring means engageable with said apertured means for anchoring the same at a point located in front of and at a predetermined distance from said trainee's feet, wherein said flexible member has a length sufficient to extend from said apertured means for securing said portions to said trainee; and a second member secured to said anchoring means, said second member having a length such that it would extend upwardly over said trainee's right shoulder and around his neck and then downwardly along said trainee's left arm, said second member being grasped by said left hand.

Claim 3

A method for using a golfer's aid device for trainee's use in practicing proper pivot and golf swing, said device having a flexible substantially non-stretchable member forming a loop at one end and having a length such that it would extend upwardly in diverging relation to form two portions wherein each said portion further includes grasping means which can be adjusted to non-slipably engage said portions for securing said portions with each hand of said trainee, apertured means for engaging said loop and permitting said loop to freely pass therethrough, and anchoring means engageable with said apertured means for anchoring the same at a point located in front of and at a predetermined distance from said trainee's feet, said flexible member having a length sufficient to extend from said apertured means to said trainee for securing said portions to said trainee, wherein said trainee practices his pivoting utilizing a shaft and said device, comprising the steps of: anchoring said device by positioning said anchoring means in front of said trainee's feet at a point approximating the proper placement of a golf ball relative to said trainee's feet; retaining said shaft behind said trainee's back by positioning it in the bend of each arm; engaging said grasping means of said device with each hand of said trainee such that portions of said member are retained in taut condition; and pivoting about said device in a manner of the back-swing, down-swing, and follow-through of a complete golf swing.

Claim 4

A method for using a golfer's aid device for trainee's use in practicing proper pivot and golf swing, said device having a flexible substantially non-stretchable member forming a loop at one end and having a length such that it would extend upwardly in diverging relation to form two portions wherein each said portion further includes grasping means which can be adjusted to non-slipably engage said portions for securing said portions with each hand of said trainee, apertured means for engaging said loop and permitting said loop to freely pass therethrough, and anchoring means engageable with said apertured means for anchoring the same at a point located in front of and at a predetermined distance from said trainee's feet, said flexible member having a length sufficient to extend from said apertured means to said trainee for securing said portions to said trainee, wherein said trainee practices his pivoting utilizing a shaft and said device, comprising the steps of: anchoring said device by positioning said anchoring means in front of said trainee's feet at a point approximating the proper placement of a golf ball relative to said trainee's feet; retaining said shaft behind said trainee's back by positioning it in the bend of each arm; engaging said grasping means of said device with each hand of said trainee such that portions of said member are retained in taut condition; and pivoting about said device in a manner of the back-swing, down-swing, and follow-through of a complete golf swing.