Unable to play. Knee issue. How can he stay focused and

My son is out as well but for 3-4 months. I have told him to be the best cheerleader on the team, but it is not working...
He has kept busy lifting 3-4 times a week. He is driving us a bit crazy, so patience is the key.

Lefty...

My son spent three months on crutches last summer. He went to all the local games (in high school that would be all) and did upper body lifting. Emphasize not pushing it with the leg until he has medical clearance. He could hurt himself when he thinks he feels ok.

when my son went down with what turned out to be a rotator cuff tear, he spent the rehab period working on lower body....

He experienced some significant gains in lower body strength and quickness due to the isolation training on his lower body....

in other words, not a time to lay back....work what you can while you can..... but no cheating....the injured knee is off limits......heal that first...but dont let the other parts take the time off too...

Don't forget core work. 2B was sidelined over the winter with a bone bruise in his knee. He spent off-season conditioning on the sidelines doing upper body and core. He ended up with a 12-pack - definition in abs and obliques.

Can he swing a bat?

Thanks for the advice. YES he can swing the bat. What do you suggest?

Well, I did not disect your screen name until now and see the rhp in there...so...

If he was a hitter I would work on hitting and arm strength...

My kid had a tear of the meniscus , had surgery but won't be back till summer . He has been doing light lifting , rubber bands and watching video from the fall . Today will be first time he throws . Keep focused , it's only time .

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Originally posted by socalrhpdad:
Thanks for the advice. YES he can swing the bat. What do you suggest?

Not swinging the bat.