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Considering he's only 11 I would say concentrate on throwing using proper form.. long-toss.. long toss will build arm fluidity, a consistent arm slot and arm speed. My son long-tossed year-round beginning at age 11 and it paid off. He started getting sound mechanical (pitching) instruction at age 13. Throwing off a mound too often at age 11 is a worry because, IMHO most 11 year olds don't have proper mechanics so all you're doing is reinforcing poor habits.

9/8/0910:56 AM

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