as I was watching the Little League WS this weekend it got me thinking about how things were when I was a kid and the madness they've become. I was a pitcher from pretty much after T-ball to when I stopped playing in HS. I NEVER had a pitching coach. I never had private pitching sessions. I don't even recall any of my coaches taking me aside for individual pitching training during practices. The only training I received was from pops or my brother when they had the time. And dad didn't allow me to throw curve-balls. Didn't want me screwing up my arm as a 13 year old. Fastball, change-up and I used to screw around with a knuckleball for shits and giggles.
Now days kids seem to start with private pitching coaches when they're about 8 years old and are throwing junk before they're 10. Gotta get on that travel ball team if you want the scholly offer before you're 14!
Now days kids seem to start with private pitching coaches when they're about 8 years old and are throwing junk before they're 10. Gotta get on that travel ball team if you want the scholly offer before you're 14!