How much time do you guys think youth pitchers should take off from throwing a baseball each year. My 12 year old plays Spring/Summer as well as Fall baseball. I would rather him not play Fall baseball but most select teams for his age play Fall baseball… He didn’t throw for about a month after the summer season ended in July. And he’s going to have about a month off after the fall season before he starts throwing again for the Spring season… Do you guys think this is enough rest time from throwing a baseball?
Also, do you think it’s better to have 2 or 3 months consecutively off from throwing as opposed to taking a month off a few times a year? I’m concerned because my son throws hard and I have seen many kids his age get hurt already…
My son also plays football and basketball.