Coaches Corner

Excessive pitching

Many injuries occur from excessive pitching, and can be prevented if players and coaches follow these safety guidelines.

To decrease shoulder and elbow problems from excessive pitching:

• Follow the guidelines about the number of innings pitched as specified by the individual?s baseball league (a maximum of 2 innings per game is allowed in SCR).
• While there is no concrete guideline for the number of pitches allowed, a reasonable approach is to count the number of pitches thrown and use 50 to 75 pitches as a maximum in a game, and 30 to 40 pitches in a practice. (younger aged players should thow even less. 25 -40 a game)
  
• We strive to protect our young players arms.  We also enourage our players and coaches to throw only fastballs and change ups at this age. 
  
• Any persistent pain should disqualify a child from playing until pain subsides.

 

Protective gear

Protective equipment is one of the most important factors in minimizing the risk of injury in baseball. Here are some safety tips to prevent injuries:

• Remember your equipment must fit properly and be worn correctly.
• Wear a batting helmet at the plate, when waiting a turn at bat, and when running bases.
• Facial protection devices that are attached to batting helmets are available in some youth leagues. These devices can help reduce the risk of a serious facial injury if hit by a ball.
• The catcher must always use a catcher's mitt. If you play another position, ask your coach about specific size requirements for your mitt.
• Catchers should always wear a helmet, face mask, throat guard, long-model chest protector, protective supporter, and shin guards.
• Most youth leagues require you wear molded, cleated baseball shoes. NO SPIKES ALLOWED IN SCR League.
  

 

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