Reply to "when is it safe to go outside to pitch"

Coach_Sampson1,000+ posts

I tell my players to always be prepared to go outside. The coach, who you said is new, needs to also see his players throw outside when it is cold to get a true perspective on how they will perform. There's some kids who are "gym heroes" who pitch absolutely fantastic bullpens when they are inside but as soon as you get them in the elements they mess their pants. I've fallen victim to that before.

It isn't about being tough. It is about getting a true evaluation of the talent in conditions that they will face early in the season. Just tell your son to always have clothes to go outside and never assume that they will be inside. Get a proper warm-up and get his work in.

2/2/1412:43 AM

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