We've recently experienced some sore arms on the 14U Black team. Being an ex-pitcher, I know sore arms are NO FUN. While the below information focuses on Pitchers, it applies to EVERY player...
Every softball pitcher that wants to throw fast and do it long enough to get really good at it should ice her arm. Icing simply helps calm down the shoulder area following a pretty violent physical act like softball pitching.
Remembering that a pitcher is only as good as her arm, here are Some Keys Regarding Icing:
Who should ice? Every pitcher should ice no matter how young they are
When to ice? Pitchers should ice following every practice and game
What to ice? Pitchers should ice their pitching shoulder and elbow, even if they don't hurt.
Icing is a tremendous preventative measure and pitcher's should do everything they can to take care of their #1 asset - their pitching arm.
When playing 2 or more games in a day? If there isn't a gap between them she won't be able to ice following the 1st game, but should ice following her last game. If her 2nd game isn't for a few hours after the 1st then she should ice after the 1st for 15 to 20 minutes, then do her normal warmups for the 2nd game, and ice again following her last game.
Cindy Bristow - Softball Excellence
Ice is good for worn out muscles this will stop the rush of blood to your used muscle. Just do not put the ice directly on the skin and make sure Ice is not placed not more than 15mins.
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