I found this link while stumbling arounf the Baseball Canada webpage, thought it was interesting.
Interested in hearing some thoughts
Baseball Canada To Protect Young Arms
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I'm always skeptical of statements like this. Is it true that good "research" exists that proves the claim? Anyone have links to these studies?quote:Research has also shown that curveball use at low age will cause injuries on young pitchers.
Obviously this has been discussed before. Curve balls can be dangerous, if the pitcher supinates to throw it.
There are no coclusive studies. The studies by the American sports Institute have shown that there are links to over use and age related risk but you don't have to be a genious to figure that out.
Dr Andrews is careful not to say CBs are a the cause of arm injury.
This is tipical knee jerk reaction by BB Canada. They already limit you to 3-4 inniongs before M Bantam.
The answer is to educate coaches on the factors that can contribute to arm injury. The 1st and foremost factor is ignorance.
Dr Andrews is careful not to say CBs are a the cause of arm injury.
This is tipical knee jerk reaction by BB Canada. They already limit you to 3-4 inniongs before M Bantam.
The answer is to educate coaches on the factors that can contribute to arm injury. The 1st and foremost factor is ignorance.
