Acrobatic training apparatus

[0042]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0043]The term “individual” may be refer to an athlete, a user, a diver, a gymnast or any other person who may use the acrobatic training device of the present disclosure.

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[0044]The present disclosure is directed to a portable acrobatic training apparatus 100 for training athletes in acrobatic moves that are utilized in sports such as gymnastics, diving and the like. FIGS. 1A and 2 illustrate an individual 102 secured within a spotting mechanism 104 of the portable acrobatic training apparatus 100 performing a somersault or flip. FIG. 1B illustrates a spotting mechanism for use with an acrobatic training apparatus according to an aspect of the prese