Training apparatus for batters

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS With continuing attention to the drawings wherein applied reference numerals indicate parts similarly hereinafter identified the reference numeral 1 indicates an upright support such as a length of metal fencing F having a top rail 2 and post 3, the latter preferably set in concrete in a ground surface at S.
While a fence is shown and described, the present apparatus may be supported on an upright support specifically directed toward use with the present apparatus and which would include counterparts for member 2 and post 3.
With attention now to the present apparatus, the same includes an arm member 4 which terminates in securement at one end with a bracket 5 both comprising parts of an arm assembly which additionally includes side braces 6 and a depending support 7 mounted to the underside of arm 3 and which extends downwardly to receive a plate 8 for abutment with post 3 of a support as at 1.
The arm 4 and braces 6 and 7 are preferably tubular for weight reducing purposes.
On fences of lesser height than that shown, as for example of four feet in height, the arm 4 may have an upwardly inclined segment.
A hook 10 on arm 4 serves to receive the looped end of an adjustable strap 11 equipped with a buckle 12 with the strap extending downwardly for attachment to plate 8 as by a strap mounted ring 13 being in hooked engagement with a rod 14 on plate 8 subsequent to passage of strap 11 through the metal mesh fencing at 15, about post 3 and thence forwardly for ring engagement with rod 14.
Hangers at 5A on bracket 5 are open ended for rested engagement with rail 2 of upright support structure 1.
The distal end of arm 4 is threaded to receive a cap 16 with the arm end being externally threaded and defining a slot 19.
A plate 18 is provided with a cable clamp at 17 with U-bolt 17A provided to secure a ball tether 20 at a desired length to ensure clearance of a later described ball from contact with the upright support.
Plate 18 is secured by welds at W