re: The case against Travel Ball by Dr. James Andrews

Preface: I don't allow my son to throw real curve balls.

However, the studies show that a properly thrown curve isnt' the issue. A beginners curve doesn't put torque on the elbow. It's not a great curve, but it's pretty safe. It's actually the overuse of the pitcher and improperly thrown curve balls that are the problem.

Our park doesn't have no curve ball rules but I spend lots of time with coaches and parents discouraging them until they are older and have been taught properly.