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Is a soccer training equipment patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a soccer training equipment have been patented many times, but "a soccer training equipment" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 109 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “soccer trainpractice” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 57 best keyword matches we examined, 8 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2001.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: ADEMA WAYNE P (3), EVANS CHRISTOPHER (2), STEPHENSON WILLIAM A (2), SOCCERTECH COACHING LLC (1).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (55), A63C (2), A43B (2), A63F (2).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a soccer training equipment

  1. Soccer ball and soccer training assembly US-12350565-B1 2025 · Wen Zizheng
    Provided are soccer ball and soccer training assembly. The soccer ball has sphere and marking area arranged on outer surface of sphere. The marking area includes initial-targeting guide line, ball-placing line, and hitting-point s…
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  2. Weighted soccer training ball US-12377333-B2 2025 · HERNANDEZ TABOADA ESTEBAN RUBEN
    The present invention discloses a soccer training ball with an outer covering of ball that consists of a plurality of panels disposed between two opposing apex panels. The plurality of panels encircles the spherical ball each pane…
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  3. Soccer training equipment and kits US-12070667-B2 2024 · SOCCERTECH COACHING LLC
    A soccer training device can include: a body having a front surface facing a first direction; and an illuminating contact sensor associated with the body so that a light emitter is visible and capable of emitting light in substant…
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  4. Soccer training device US-9283458-B2 2016 · ACHKAR MICHAEL ALLAN
    A soccer training device is disclosed to improve the accuracy of a sport participant in the kicking of a soccer ball. The invention develops a soccer player's ball control using all parts of the foot including: first touch, st…
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  5. Soccer training apparatus US-8708842-B2 2014 · GANUZA WILFREDO
    An elegantly simple training apparatus that helps soccer players quantify, and improve, their kicking skills. The soccer training apparatus includes a cage having a base, and at least one hand railing connected to the base. The ba…
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  6. Soccer training aid US-7909330-B2 2011 · DOMJEN PETER A
    A rebound wall ( 10 ) for a ball game includes a base unit ( 12 ) and a wall unit ( 14 ). The wall unit may be located in at least two different positions relative to the base unit to change how the ball rebounds from the device.
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  7. Soccer training target, method for practicing kicking using same, and method for advertising using same US-2009176603-A1 2009 · PRINCE DONNIE TRAVIS
    The subject matter described herein includes a soccer training target, a method for practicing kicking using same, and a method for advertising using same. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a soccer t…
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  8. Soccer training aide US-7172521-B1 2007 · NOVIS DAVID
    A device for teaching the basic kicks of soccer to students of the game. The device has a mat portion with a ball support thereon, to raise the ball to the elevated position it would be in when laying on grass. The mat includes an…
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  9. Soccer training device US-7037219-B2 2006 · PAKIESER GREG
    A soccer training device that comprises a net which covers the large central portion of a soccer goal but leaves limited openings in the upper corners of the goal as well as along each opposite side of the goal which are relativel…
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  10. Soccer training device US-2005192125-A1 2005
    A soccer training device which is lightweight and portable is provided. The soccer training device of the present invention comprises at least two rebound surfaces which are preferably set at different angles. A player practises s…
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  11. Soccer training system US-6846253-B1 2005 · DICK S SPORTING GOODS INC
    A soccer training system which has three modes and includes a frame, a net, a target panel, and a rebound panel. The frame with the net secured thereto provides a soccer goal mode; the frame with the target panel positioned across…
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  12. Soccer training device US-2005282664-A1 2005 · BEATTY MICHAEL J
    Novel soccer training devices are disclosed herein, the device comprising a tether secured to a stationary member (e.g. stake) and a bail enclosure for carrying a soccer ball. The tether is secured to a swivel that allows a soccer…
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  13. Kick-strengthening soccer practice ball, and production and training US-6402647-B1 2002
    A kick-strengthening practice soccer ball is given a little extra weight but preferably softened also for enhance shock absorption when kicked. The practice ball has an inflatable bladder, a carcass of tough durable material, and …
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  14. Method and apparatus for portable flat faced rebounding soccer training goal US-2002013187-A1 2002
    A method and apparatus for a portable flat faced rebounding soccer training goal includes trapezoid spring tension and edge spring tension.
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a soccer training equipment been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.

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