A soft, fabric toy resembling a cheetah, filled with a heavier-than-average material, serves as an object for aiming practice in activities like dart throwing or archery. These training aids are typically designed with specific target zones or weight distributions to enhance skill development.
The added weight provides stability, preventing the target from moving or tipping over easily. This stability allows for consistent practice sessions, promoting accuracy and improved technique. The cheetah design can add an element of engagement and realism, particularly for training scenarios simulating wildlife or hunting. Such specialized training tools can be traced back to historical practices of using weighted objects for martial arts and weapon proficiency, evolving over time with different materials and imagery.