Shut Down period

1. He does not go. Do not go if he is not in top shape.

2. Shutdowns vary from pitcher to pitcher and program to program. You did not mention age, but he should shut down 60-90 days.

It is a huge detriment for them not to allow their pitchers a recuperative break.

As to clinics...BOF is right, if the kid isn't prepared and in top form, he could injure himself going into the new year and season.

We traditionally hit the end of year camps so we generally planned accordingly for his shut down time (We did about 45 days typically active rest is what his coaches called it, they continued to condition but the throwing was on hold usually mid-Oct. through November then we ramped back up).

Be EXTREMELY careful about off-season camps. No matter what we say, when pitchers see those radar guns come out, they are going to overthrow. I've seen way too many major injuries begin this time of year because of this. They must be fully prepared.

BaseballByTheYard

Related questions...
OK, so there is a fairly consistent recommendation that a player should shut down for roughly a few months (and I realize there is a camp that says "keep throwing"). What happens when the player transitions to college? Does this still apply?
It seems that these days, after the school season, a college has some sort of summer program affiliation that they would like their players to be involved in. Then they start up the fall program. They are off for a short period for Holidays before they start up immediately afterward. Can players afford to take a break then and lose ground on their arm shape going into the heat of pre-season practice? What is the norm? When do most college players take that break?
Are their different answers to these questions for PO's vs. position players?

Cabbage. I believe ASMI has guidelines based on age, as the overuse concerns are primarily for kids who are still developing physically. (not exclusively of course)

My son’s college team has the pitchers resting when they first get back to school, since as you say, many pitchers were pitching into August with their summer teams. They focus on strength and conditioning, and then start throwing in October for the fall practices later in Nov. I also think in the max fall the innings will be 3-4. After Thanksgiving they start a sand ball program that works on specific muscle in the throwing motion particularly on the decelerators. He actually won’t pick up a ball until he goes back in January, but his arm will be conditioned when he gets back.