re: 12 year old pitcher throwing 80 mph

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Yeah the kids supposed common knowledge like “no breaking balls before 14” has absolutely nothing to support it and even has a small amount that says it’s neutral at worst and even detrimental perhaps to wait that long. Really wish that “common wisdom” would die

If I had to take a guess what the cause for explosions in TJ is baseball at this point if you want to be one of the best and have that goal is a 365 day a year sport there’s no off season from the start of like age 7

I wonder how much research things like inning limits, etc, things like this alll intended to avoid injury actually can make it more likely or worse. Someone should probably check it out if they haven’t

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overuse certainly doesnt help but main cause is the average kid is walking around with way less muscle mass and strength than previous generations.

UCL can only take about 35 nm of force. Every hard throw even at 7, takes more force. the forces are dispersed through out the muscles of the forearm and the upper arm. Have to have the muscularity to handle that. most dont.

also kids get worse sleep and nutrition than previous generations which impacts recovery big time.

Other huge problem is being under prepared for the demands through shitastic on ramps. its why you see most of the injuries happen right before are at the start of the season for the most part.

kinds/teens take long periods off thinking they are helping their bodies, only thing is they dont give themselves long enough to get back up to speed and build to the demands being on the mound takes.