Little League Elbow Prevention

Prevention

To reduce your chance of getting Little League elbow, take the following steps:

• Warm up before pitching with light aerobic exercise (eg, jogging).
• Stretch your muscles slowly and gently before pitching.
• Follow the pitching rules of your baseball league. Do not play in two leagues at the same time.
• Limit your pitching to a maximum of 4-10 innings per week.
  • In general, aim for no more than 80-100 pitches per game, or 30-40 pitches per practice.
• Learn and practice good pitching techniques.
• Do not throw curve balls and sliders until high school. This is when the growth plate in your elbow is fused with the bone.