Why do I throw out my arm so early in Baseball?

Question

I do all the proper stretching, and yet I throw out my arm shortly. Why is this? By the way, I'm 14 if that helps or anything. Thanks.

Answer 1

It is most likely the way you throw. You can see a specalist in this field, such as a pitching instructor. They can change your arm angle/ which way you grip and throw the ball. Certain arm angles and grips can tear up your elbow and shoulder leading to very expensive and painful surgeries, but with good mechanics and good stretching your arm wont ever get hurt.

Take my advice ive been playing for 15 years.

Answer 2

Stretching is good, Light strength training is also good. Since your throwing your arm out you dont need heavy weights. Heavy weights will only simulate the force loads your already exherting. At your age its a good time to use light suppliments. Simple vitamins are all you need. Nothing fancy. Use an endurance regiment. I would suggest using 5 to 10 pounds. Then go through arm curls, shoulder shrugs, french curls, and over head lifts. There are also specific excersizes for strengthening the flexion's. Look them up and follow through them as well.
Look up The Complete Pitcher, its a web site that has many instructional drills and tips.

Answer 3

i'm a college player right now. i sat out last year with a hurt shoulder due to overuse. The problem with most players is as soon as the season ends they don't pick up a ball until right before it begins again. Bad move. Keeping your arm in shape is a year 'round thing. Throw 3-4 times a week during the off season regardless of the weather. Ice you shoulder every night. i've done this and i recovered from my injury.

Answer 4

I'd focus on conditioning. Don't try to throw so hard at the start of your workout or the start of a practise. Find someone and somewhere to go out and start throwing now. After next season, don't stop throwing when the season ends. Do your long tossing and running, maybe start with the weights next year, but I'd wait until you hit 16.

At your age, conditioning and mechanics are all you should worry about.

Answer 5

I agree with using too much of your arm. I'm a small player (5' 8" - 155lbs) but always had a strong arm. Use more of your body and your legs when throwing. Don't throw as hard as you can during warmups and don't throw curveballs or sliders. Start warming up short ending with long tosses. Also try to get stronger; find someone who knows about strength training without bulking up too much.

Answer 6

Your mechanics are important and you need to get them right but your arm strength and endurance is determined by the quality of your leg work or simply you may not be doing enough running. You need to be doing about 3 miles daily and a proper weight training regiment for your arms,chest, legs and torso. also some long toss will assist you in getting your arm strength where it needs to be. Good Luck!!!!!

Answer 7

It's your mechanics. You must throw at an angle that does not put as much stress on your arm. Use your legs and back more.
You seem to be totally relying on your arm to do all the work.
Good luck with it.

Answer 8

Maybe your overthrowing. try some long toss and throwing excercises and work on your form/mechanics. I am the same age and have the same problem and these really helped me out.

Answer 9

maybe u have joint problems, u might need to have an X-ray or MRI. If u are injuring yourself at this young age,, maybe piyching is not your deal. U could have lots more problems when u get older,,

good luck

Answer 10

ure prolly ova throwing anf guding the ball a lil 2 much you need to shroten up ure throe nd let the ball go whers it suppose to go