So your daughter averages 40 pitches a game? It's debatable but 300 to 400 pitches a week depending on an athletes age is what I've read lately.

If you've read anything I've commented on regarding pitching I preach MECHANICS.

Her coaches seem pleased with her accomplishment, the success she's bringing to them.

She must be dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic about her pitching! Right?

But, as a parent, I feel you should be the brakes on a young athlete. There will be coaches - especially win first coaches that will listen to your little girl saying no coach I'm okay keep me in...

It doesn't sound like you're worried about burn-out. It sounds like you're worried about the long run. You should be. But unless she's pitching over that 400 mark per week, and she's not hurting - and she's mechanically sound...just keep on watching out for her, being her advocate and her support system. You do know her best. Make sure to take note when she shows symptoms of being tired (form goes down hill) and you talk to the coach and ask him to watch for the signs too and make sure he's keeping her safe for later too!

Hope it helps a bit!

Thank you and I will look for your comments on pitching so I can read them too. I like to be informed on what to watch for.

It mostly depends on how efficient your mechanics are, if you properly condition for the activity, and if you get enough rest for recovery for the workload.

I agree with Lisa, you need to manage the workload. Track it very carefully and chart it. Listen for signs of fatigue. Watch for it too. If you see her mechanics start to change, the get her out of there. Give her plenty of rest too.

Getting a good deep tissue sports massage doesn't hurt the recovery either.

Coach Bill Mooney

our pitchers throw up to 100 a day
thats with warming up and stuff

You should see if she puts her hand on her shoulder in the middle of the game to see if it looks like it hurts.