10U Pitcher Curveballs

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Originally posted by ctandc:
Wasn't trying to pick a fight not at all. One of those mornings. IF I came off like an A$% I apologize.

We all have those moments, especially me. I hope your kids enjoy continued success.

I'm all for curve balls at a young age, but only if the other team is throwing them. I think its great that my kids get to experience hitting them without the risk(real or percieved) of throwing them.

If you are in the camp that believes throwing a curveball at a young age doesn't put stress on the arm, if you are right I guess it doesn't matter. Now if you are wrong, well.....

How fast does a pre-teen curveball even measure on the gun? Maybe like 50-55 mph tops?

Check out David Price, lefty Tampa Bay.

One of the better young pitchers in the game, he threw a 112 pitch game, 103 were fastballs.

10 year olds DO NOT need to rely on CB to get them through a game.

Work on the FB and you might get to be a David Price someday.

I wonder what percentage of professional pitchers threw a breaking ball before they entered high school? I would bet that it was the majority of them.

Each player is different and needs to advance at his own rate. For some it is about just working on the fastball while for others it may be learning how to throw a breaking ball. Teaching proper mechanics on the fastball should be paramount for those who have issues.