- Apr 13, 2010
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Has anyone got any study data on how much rest pitchers should have between workouts? Talking 12 year olds. My girl typically works out 45 minutes 3-4 times a week unless its a tournament week. During tourney season, she could pitch in games 2-3 days in a row, then get a couple days off with a mid-week workout with their pitching coach.
I know of a 12 year old who is a good pitcher but I worry that she is over-training and not getting enough rest. It is my understanding she has pitching workouts 90 minutes every day regardless if she has pitched the day or days prior. She has chronic back and neck issues and routinely takes Ibuprofen before an outing. Very hard thrower for her age and definitely her team's go to pitcher. Like any kid she has off days however. I have urged her parents to give her some rest but I think they think I'm nuts. She is awful young and full of potential. I hate to see her flame out.
Something I have noticed with my own daughter if she has some days off after having pitched a lot, she comes back throwing harder.
I know of a 12 year old who is a good pitcher but I worry that she is over-training and not getting enough rest. It is my understanding she has pitching workouts 90 minutes every day regardless if she has pitched the day or days prior. She has chronic back and neck issues and routinely takes Ibuprofen before an outing. Very hard thrower for her age and definitely her team's go to pitcher. Like any kid she has off days however. I have urged her parents to give her some rest but I think they think I'm nuts. She is awful young and full of potential. I hate to see her flame out.
Something I have noticed with my own daughter if she has some days off after having pitched a lot, she comes back throwing harder.