Throwing year round

#1

I am 17 years old, and i was wondering if it is ok to throw and pitch year round?

#2

Every pitcher needs a break from throwing and then you need to condition for about 3 months and gradually start to throw in off-season.

#3

The
http://www.asmi.org][u]ASMI[/u
recommends shutting down from throwing for 2-3 months per year. You can still condition and do other activities during that time.

#4

So are they saying you shouldn’t throw for 2-3 months, or you shouldn’t pitch for 2-3 months

#5

Yeah, you definetely need to rest.

#6

I believe the ASMI’s recommendation is no overhead throwing of any type.