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Reply to "Don't want to brag, son just hit 86"

Doughnutman, my son hit 86 this past summer just before he turned 16. During the fall, he only pitched in a few select events. Obviously, he wasn't in "game shape" when he did it. He wound up having some elbow pain at the end of the fall. It is OK now, but it really got me thinking that 86 is pretty fast and I'm sure puts a lot of strain on the arm. I think this is a time, when you get over 85 mph or so, that arm care and being in condition to throw become even more important. What I have been getting a handle on is really making sure his mechanics are sound and he has been doing plenty of throwing before he gets on the mound for any extensive throwing. Like others have said, I think when a kid gets throwing that hard, be careful and protect the arm. Sound mechanics and make sure his arm and body are in shape. Good luck to you and your son!!
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