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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac
Not strictly related, but somewhat, aren't there some coaches that recommend HS pitchers don't throw breaking balls at all (due to their habit of well, breaking, elbows)? If so then a fair few HS pitchers, if they have 3 pitches, should have, say a Fastball, Sinker and a Changeup.
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Yes there has been some debate over the years on whether the curveball is harmful. Some have come to the conclusion that actually throwing the curveball is not harmful in and of itself, but the number of times it is thrown that causes the damage. Ive also read articles about not teaching the curveball until the age of 13 or over. Little leagues and schools across the country are continuing to implement pitch count rules because of overuse.