“There is a growing
epidemic of preventable youth sports injuries that are dismantling kids'
athletic hopes and dreams at an early age. In response, the STOP Sports
Injuries campaign was created by a coalition of organizations and corporations
to help prevent athletic overuse and trauma injuries in kids. In addition, a
Council of Champions has been established that includes business, sports and
medical leaders to bring this message to and actively engage youth sports
parents, coaches, athletes and healthcare providers.” –Stop Sports Injuries
SSI lists some tips
to keep young athletes in the game for life include:
- o Warm up
properly by stretching, running, and easy, gradual throwing.
- o Rotate playing
other positions besides pitcher.
- o Don't play
year-round.
- o Develop skills
that are age appropriate.
- o Emphasize
control, accuracy, and good mechanics.
- o Speak with a
sports medicine professional or athletic trainer if you have any concerns
about softball injuries or softball injury prevention strategies
- o Return to play
only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.
Maximum Pitch Counts
Age
|
Pitches/Game
|
Pitches/Day
Days 1 & 2 |
Pitches/Day
Day 3 |
8-10
|
50
|
80
|
0
|
10-12
|
65
|
95
|
0
|
13-14
|
80
|
115
|
80
|
15-over
|
100
|
140
|
100
|
Protecting youth physical health is the
responsibility of all adults involved in their lives, and teaching them to
watch and report their symptom is vital. Get out and enjoy some youth
athletics this summer—support local sports!
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