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re: How often can a 12 yo practice baseball long-toss
Posted on 3/11/13 at 11:04 am to LSUROXS
Posted on 3/11/13 at 11:04 am to LSUROXS
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Anyway someone asked why he takes lessons? I want him to learn how to properly train and use his arm. I put him in lessons to learn proper throwing mechanics
If you are spending your time and money on a good pitching coach then he should be the one advising on how often to have your son long toss. I would have him set up his entire throwing and work out program to try and prevent any injuries. You have to be very careful at that age especially if your son is big for his age as a lot of times his ligaments, joints and growth plates are behind in development and it is very easy to injure a young ballplayer.
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Posted on 3/11/13 at 11:12 am to TorNation
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You have to be very careful at that age especially if your son is big for his age as a lot of times his ligaments, joints and growth plates are behind in development and it is very easy to injure a young ballplayer.
This is very true and not just for throwing. Knees and feet are affected also. I know some kids that are battling inflammed growth plates now.
I only asked about long toss because between lessons, practice x2 a week and our individual workouts, I didn't want to tax his arm. If it was up to him, we would long toss everyday.
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