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Post by Jw on Jan 12, 2019 20:37:14 GMT -5
Do you think curves, knuckle balls, cut fastballs and slider should be used at young ages?
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Post by manbun on Jan 14, 2019 18:19:35 GMT -5
Sure
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Post by Big Daddy on Jan 15, 2019 14:27:56 GMT -5
Less so concerned with the pitch thrown. More so concerned with:
1 - # of pitches - routinely abused by some MD travel team coaches. Have even seen this in THE FALL.
2 - # of breaking pitches throw. Ratio should strongly favor more fastballs/change ups.
3 - Mechanics
Knuckleballs are a-ok.
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Post by DHicks on Jan 15, 2019 22:56:25 GMT -5
Agree that those points matter, but some of those types of pitches matter too. Sliders and cutters/cut fastballs can be hard on the arm and these pitches are difficult for 11-12-year olds. Some professional pitchers are limited and can’t throw some of those pitches. Example: Orioles didn’t allow Jake Arrieta to throw his cutter due to arm issues.
Beginner grip curveballs OK. Knuckleball of course. True cutters NO. Sliders are dicey. Slurves need to be careful of elbow.
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Post by bigcountry72 on Jan 20, 2019 15:06:42 GMT -5
Well located fastball is the best pitch in baseball. At this age 2 seam and 4 seam fastballs, and a changeup is all you need.
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Post by oldtimer on Jan 20, 2019 16:21:41 GMT -5
Aside from health concerns how many 11-12 years can control a good breaking ball and how many catchers can handle catching a good breaking ball ?
Of course there are exceptions but not many.
Beginner grip curveball? When you get older you will have to learn the regular grip anyway. Some kids can be effective with it but it too can be hard to control and catch.
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Feb 27, 2019 13:25:47 GMT -5
My son and almost every kid on his team throws a curve. He goes to a very respected pitching coach, and I have personally don’t a lot of research on this topic. I think that if the curve is fought properly ( karate chop) teaching them the 12-6 and stay away from the slider where you let the elbow lead you are fine. The biggest issue as some have previously stated is the amount Of pitches thrown and getting the proper amount of rest.
Also having proper arm care. API runs an amazing off season arm care program, that really focuses on building up the back side of the arm (the brake of the arm).
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Post by John on Feb 27, 2019 13:35:37 GMT -5
I have been teaching my 10 year olds to throw forkballs and screwballs. As long as we watch their pitch counts, it’s ok. We have a pitching coach who played semi-pro ball in Illinois so you know it’s ok. I also read that the paleo diet will help me lose weight.
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