[net-gold] SPORTS MEDICINE : SPORTS: BASEBALL: PITCHING : SPORTS: CHILDREN: Curveballs in Little League Not a Good Idea
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- Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:53:28 -0400 (EDT)
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SPORTS MEDICINE :
SPORTS: BASEBALL: PITCHING :
SPORTS: CHILDREN:
Curveballs in Little League Not a Good Idea
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Curveballs in Little League Not a Good Idea
By Kevin Paul Dupont
April 01, 2012
Boston Globe
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/03/31/curveballs-little-
league-not-good-idea/cJfuiEX5ThZenF37BME15L/story.html
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A shorter URL for the above link:
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http://tinyurl.com/chfu4sw
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Curveballs, the serpentine servings that capture the fancy and fuel the
dreams of every Little League pitcher, appear to be making a comeback. New
research doesnt say its OK for Cy Young young-uns to throw the curve, but
it does say - contrary to previous studies and common belief - that the
breaking ball isnt any worse for young arms than an over-the-top,
elbow-friendly, straight-down-Broadway fastball.
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So there you go. Another bit of conventional wisdom knocked to deep right,
over the wall and out of sight.
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For years, even decades, doctors, coaches, and parents have tried to make
Little League and other youth baseball circuits healthier, curve-free
playing fields. The curveball, they felt, was a sure path to a ravaged arm
for kids.
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Now, as with red meat, caffeine, a daily glass of red wine (not you,
kids), and even the occasional cigar (definitely not you, kids), the
medical profession is giving the curve a somewhat positive spin - though
not all doctors embrace it.
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Dr. Lyle Micheli, director of the Division of Sports Medicine at Childrens
Hospital Boston, said last week that he still believes the curveball is
best kept in mothballs until a pitcher is at least 14. He also feels kids
shouldnt attempt to throw a slider, a pitch that puts even more stress on
the elbow, until 16.
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Michelis considered, scientific, doctorly advice on the subject: Err on
the side of caution.
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We just had a clinic here this morning, he continued, and I saw a
12-year-old and a 14-year-old, both with Little League elbow. We are
seeing it in droves.
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The breaking pitch, Micheli acknowledged, cant be blamed as the sole or
even leading culprit in what he and others say has been a huge uptick in
youth pitchers arm injuries in recent years. But he believes its a
significant factor, along with overthrowing (too much pitching), related
fatigue, and poor, often ill-taught mechanics.
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Too often, by Michelis view, kids pitch too much, and their poor technique
adds to their risk of getting hurt.
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The complete article may be read at the URL above.
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Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
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