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Do you feel a loss or an increase in your pitching velocity this time
of year? There are many factors that contribute to a loss of velocity
at the end of the season. Many pitchers throw too much all season and
some pitchers just aren’t throwing enough. You need a happy medium.
Unfortunately, coaches at many levels are to blame for pitchers arm
soreness and lack of speed this time of year. Is it overthrowing or
lack of pitching mechanics that causes this?

The answer is a little of both. If you are a coach or parent, are you
allowing your pitchers to warm up (throw long toss) with the rest of
the team the day after they throw a long game? If they play other
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