Weighted Ball Training Safety for Youth Pitchers: Why Context Matters More Than the Tool

“We followed all the advice… so why does his arm still feel tight?”

That’s a question many parents quietly ask mid-season.

Your pitcher is lifting. ...

Pitch Count Apps and Youth Pitching Arm Pain: What the Numbers Miss

“We followed the rules… so why does his arm still hurt?”

That’s one of the most common and frustrating questions parents ask today.

You tracked every inning.
You stayed u...

Biomechanical Flaws That Cause Pitching Arm Pain in Youth Pitchers

Why Arm Pain Shows Up Even When Mechanics “Look Fine”

A common story plays out every season.

A youth pitcher starts the year feeling strong. Pitch counts are reasonable. ...

Youth Baseball Pitch Count Limits and Injury Prevention: What Parents Should Actually Know

A youth pitcher finishes a game under the pitch limit.
The rules were followed.
The arm care routine was done.

Then the next day, your child says, “M...

Pre-Game vs Post-Game Arm Care for Youth Pitchers: What Actually Supports Arm Health and Recovery

It’s a common Saturday scenario.

Your child pitches, looks fine during warm-ups, competes hard, and then later that day—or the next morning:...

Fastball vs Curveball Elbow Stress in Youth Pitchers: What the Science Actually Shows

A lot of baseball parents recognize this moment.

Your pitcher looks fine for weeks, then one weekend the fastball looks flat, command drifts arm-side, a...

Weighted Balls vs Long Toss for Youth Pitchers: How to Build Velocity Without Sacrificing Arm Health

If you’re a parent of a young pitcher, chances are you’ve heard this question more than once:
Should my kid be using weighted balls, or sho...

Year-Round vs Seasonal Throwing for Youth Pitchers: How to Protect Arm Health Without Guesswork

Every youth baseball family eventually hits this crossroads.

One coach says your pitcher needs to throw year-round to keep developing.
Another...