How do you keep a young pitcher’s arm healthy?
Pitch counts and days of rest come first, with a proper warm-up and a simple arm-care routine. The videos explain pitch counts and rest and show arm-care routines for young pitchers.
What it looks like: A sore arm, pitching on back-to-back days, or pitching for more than one team in a season.
4 videos
The Simplest Arm Care Program For Youth Baseball Are Pitch Counts Enough? Rethinking Arm Care in Youth Baseball Pitchers... Do THIS for a Healthy Shoulder A Complete Guide to Pitch Counts
Where these videos come from
- Coach Dan Blewett: Dan Blewett, a former professional pitcher who coaches pitchers and young players.
- American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA): The American Baseball Coaches Association, the national organization for baseball coaches.
- Tread Athletics: A pitching development company.
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