- Jul 10, 2013
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My fault, I meant the baseball team which did have a pitcher from chicago
Little League shoulder
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My fault, I meant the baseball team which did have a pitcher from chicago
My DD was a baseball pitcher at 11 years old.
At 12 years old, could not hardly throw an overhand throw.
Growth spurt of 1/4" every 3 months. 2" in 2 years. Went to orthopedac doctor, he \had no answers.
Bad mechanics (threw almost sidearm), weak upper body (strong legs), and a tremendous growth spurt.
Took 3 years, at 15, to get a strong overhand throw back (in softball) from the outfield with the right technique, finally.
Some young ladies, like mine, fit these charactoristics. Maybe yours does too. Just our experience. Doctors never put a name to it like LL shoulder.
At 12 years old, could not hardly throw an overhand throw.
Growth spurt of 1/4" every 3 months. 2" in 2 years. Went to orthopedac doctor, he \had no answers.
Bad mechanics (threw almost sidearm), weak upper body (strong legs), and a tremendous growth spurt.
Took 3 years, at 15, to get a strong overhand throw back (in softball) from the outfield with the right technique, finally.
Some young ladies, like mine, fit these charactoristics. Maybe yours does too. Just our experience. Doctors never put a name to it like LL shoulder.
Mine was re-diagnosed later as having possible SLAP tear, which is worse. But she's re-habbed and there is no evidence of a tear now, several months later. Still has a little pain occasionally, but throwing 100 percent now. She only throws 2-3 times/week now. That has helped. Kids probably throw too much in softball, IMO. Playing 4-5 games in a day, especially with multiple warm-up periods, are the debil.
- Apr 16, 2013
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My DD (almost 11) is the #1 pitcher on her travel baseball team. She's also played travel and rec at the same time for years. She also catches. Needless to say, she throws overhand A LOT. Mechanics are everything. I hate to say it, but watching most girls throw in softball (overhand) makes me cringe. (At the same time, watching most kids in baseball pitch makes me cringe.) I've studied pitching and arm mechanics for quite a while now. I spent a lot of time with my DD instilling good mechanics. While I realize it's about pitching, everyone could learn a lot by studying Dr Marshall's mechanics. (Just google Dr Mike Marshall.) The arm motion is what I really pay attention to. Throw with the lat, not the pec, and voluntary pronation of the arm is a must.
I just got xrays taken of my DD's elbows last week and sent them off to Dr. Marshall. (Plus I also wanted to know her biological age.) Though he'd never agree with the amount of pitching she does, she got a clean bill of health. Both elbows look exactly the same, no damage from pitching. I fully believe the mechanics she uses are the reason for that. She uses the same arm motion whether she's pitching or throwing of any kind. I sincerely believe all parents could benefit from studying Dr Marshall's material. It's very scientific, but once you dig in, you learn so much. Anyone who wants more info can feel free to message me. I don't want this to be about baseball pitching, but throwing mechanics in general.
I just got xrays taken of my DD's elbows last week and sent them off to Dr. Marshall. (Plus I also wanted to know her biological age.) Though he'd never agree with the amount of pitching she does, she got a clean bill of health. Both elbows look exactly the same, no damage from pitching. I fully believe the mechanics she uses are the reason for that. She uses the same arm motion whether she's pitching or throwing of any kind. I sincerely believe all parents could benefit from studying Dr Marshall's material. It's very scientific, but once you dig in, you learn so much. Anyone who wants more info can feel free to message me. I don't want this to be about baseball pitching, but throwing mechanics in general.
