doc- I'm not trying to single anyone out here. I know from experience how easy it is to get caught up in winning a ballgame (for both the kids and the coaches). I also know that kids are all different and that some can throw much more than others with no ill effects. That said, the vhsl should step in and create some limitations so that there is an even playing field for all teams and coaches aren't tempted to over pitch a kid "because the other team is doing it". I'm sure a panel of coaches could come up with some reasonable numbers based on pitch counts (not innings).