US Patent 9433841 Hybrid goal shot training systems and devices

Hybrid goal shot training systems and devices comprise a hybrid training panel including a cover portion and at least one net portion connected to the cover portion. The cover portion is composed of a material creating negative space by obscuring visual access behind the cover portion. The cover portion has a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges. The net portion defines multiple net openings and allows visual access of positive space behind the net portion. The training device may further comprise a band of brightly colored material running along at least one side edge and a top or bottom edge of the cover portion. The hybrid training panel may be a unitary device having a one-piece construction. The device may comprise four net portions located at four corners of the hybrid training panel.