My 12u dd is a pitcher who's brand spanking new to travel. She wasn't promised a spot in the top of the rotation going in but I've noticed at this early stage she's getting most of the work in practices and scrimmages.
My guess at this point is that she'll likely be the #2 pitcher going into our fall tournament season starting next week and I'm wondering what the post tourney maintenance program is for most active pitchers. The conventional wisdom is/was that a pitcher should keep their throwing arm warm (jacket on when in dugout, etc) during the day and when done for the day ice the elbow and shoulder and take some advil before bed. I remember reading here somewhere that icing isn't considered all that beneficial and possibly could possibly be damaging in some cases by covering up overuse.
What is currently considered the best practice? Please enlighten this newb, thanks.
Dusty
My guess at this point is that she'll likely be the #2 pitcher going into our fall tournament season starting next week and I'm wondering what the post tourney maintenance program is for most active pitchers. The conventional wisdom is/was that a pitcher should keep their throwing arm warm (jacket on when in dugout, etc) during the day and when done for the day ice the elbow and shoulder and take some advil before bed. I remember reading here somewhere that icing isn't considered all that beneficial and possibly could possibly be damaging in some cases by covering up overuse.
What is currently considered the best practice? Please enlighten this newb, thanks.
Dusty