re: Little kids throwing curve balls.

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Prior to high school, they should be learning 4 seamers, 2 seamers, and changeups

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I don’t disagree with this at all. So very rarely does a hs pitcher actually have a good change that he can locate.

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A breaking ball isn't necessary and causes too much stress on the arm too young.

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Not true if its thrown the right way. A good 14 year old pitcher should have already mastered the mechanics of a fastball, change, and curve.