FR2582529A1 - Training device for players composed of oscillating and stand-alone mannequins (dummies) - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device intended for training players, particularly footballers; it makes it possible to work at all individual and team techniques, as well as checked kicks, in order to improve players' skill. Each mannequin 1 is the exact replica of an average individual; it is mounted on a base 4 by means of springs 2, 3 which enable it to oscillate when touched by the ball. The assembly is fastened to the ground by driven-in stakes 5 which are located under the base 4. A handle is provided in the centre of the back of the mannequin in order to make it easier to move. The device is produced in hard plastic, but any sufficiently rigid material may be suitable. Variants thereof are possible. Designed essentially for training in football, it may be used for other purposes.

Description

Training device for players composed of oscillating and autonomous mannequins
The present invention relates to a device intended for the training of players, in particular footballers; it is made up of mannequins, oscillating and autonomous, which can be placed on the field in order to represent the players, as truthfully as possible and thus recreate the real conditions of play; these models can be diverse in their attitudes.

 In football, this device makes it possible to work on all individual and collective techniques, as well as the work of set pieces, in order to improve the skill of the players.

 The training devices existing to date do not allow to artificially recreate and as faithfully as the present invention, the actual playing conditions.

 There is indeed a "wall" of training, but, as the name suggests, this system is much less flexible, less truthful, since the mannequins are fixed on the same base, one next to the other; it only allows the work of free kicks.

 According to an embodiment of the invention and according to FIGS. 1 and 2, each dummy (1), made of hard plastic (any other material fairly resistant to shocks can also be used) is the exact replica of a player ; the dimensions and proportions used are those of an average individual, but other measures can also be used. Each dummy (1) is mounted on springs (2), (3), which can be two in number and which allow it to oscillate when it is touched by the ball. This seems to be mounted on a base (4) made of hard plastic or any other sufficiently rigid material. Each spring (2), (3) is fixed on the one hand inside a dowel (6) of the dummy (1) and, on the other hand, on the key floor (4), by stapling, bolting, or any other suitable fixing method. The device is fixed to the ground by driving in stakes (5) four for example, which are located under the base (4); the mode of. fixing can be different and must be adapted to the nature of the soil serving as support (hard soil, soft soil etc ...).

 A handle is provided in the middle of the back of the mannequin (1) to facilitate its movement.

 This device, which was designed primarily for football training, can also be used for other purposes.

Figure 1 shows the device seen from the front.

Figure 2 shows the base (4) without the dummy, seen from above.

Claims (4)

 13 Training device for players, in particular for football, characterized in that it is made up of autonomous and oscillating dummies - (1).  2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each dummy is mounted on springs (2), (3); each of them is fixed vertically on the one hand inside a dummy of the mannequin and, on the other hand, on the base (4), by stapling, bolting, or by any other suitable method of fixing.  3) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each dummy (1) is mounted on a base (4).  4) Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the fixing of each mannequin (1) to the ground, is ensured by four piles (s) which are located under the base (4) ,. at its four angles and whose shape tapered eventually allows to penetrate the ground.