Arm Health Guides
Smarter throwing decisions start with better information.
Practical, no-hype guides on pitch counts, soreness, recovery, and workload — for players, coaches, and parents.
What to Do After Pitching: A Simple Recovery Routine
Recovery is where the arm actually gets stronger. A no-nonsense routine for after you pitch — the first hour, the day after, the truth about ice, and how to tell when you're ready to throw again.
Read the guide →Elbow Pain When Throwing a Baseball: A Parent's Guide
Elbow pain is the signal to respect most in a young thrower. What inner-elbow pain usually means, what 'Little League elbow' actually is, and exactly when to stop and get it checked.
Read the guide →How Many Rest Days After Pitching? Rest Rules by Pitch Count (2026)
Threw 60 pitches Saturday — when can you pitch again? The required rest days by pitch count and age, in one chart, plus what actually counts as rest.
Read the guide →How to Tell If Your Pitching Arm Needs a Day Off
Not sure if you should throw today? Run this quick green-light / yellow-light / red-light check on your arm — and learn what real recovery actually looks like.
Read the guide →Baseball Arm Pain: What It Means and When to Rest
Some arm soreness is normal after throwing — some is your arm waving a red flag. A plain-English guide to telling them apart, what causes baseball arm pain, and when to rest.
Read the guide →7 Signs of a Tired Pitching Arm (and What to Do)
Kids rarely say their arm is tired — but it shows. Seven signs of a fatigued throwing arm to watch for, and the simple steps to take when you spot them.
Read the guide →Youth Pitch Count Guidelines by Age (2026 Chart)
How many pitches should a 9, 12, or 15-year-old throw? A clear, age-by-age chart of daily limits and required rest days — with the sources to back it up.
Read the guide →More guides coming soon. Last updated July 3, 2026.