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Data-Based Interval Throwing Programs for Collegiate Softball Players.

Michael J Axe¹, Thomas C Windley, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

¹University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Journal of Athletic Training

|August 26, 2003

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This study developed interval throwing programs for collegiate softball players, aiding in injury rehabilitation and off-season conditioning. These programs ensure a safe return to play for athletes across all positions.

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Athletic Training

Background:

Collegiate softball requires specific throwing demands for all positions.
Injury rehabilitation and off-season conditioning necessitate structured throwing programs.
Existing data on softball-specific throwing volumes and distances is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To construct interval throwing programs for collegiate softball players.
To provide functional progressions for injured athletes' rehabilitation.
To augment off-season conditioning for all player positions.

Main Methods:

Collected data on pitch counts, catcher mechanics, and infielder/outfielder throws during a collegiate softball season.
Observed 220 half-innings and 2785 pitches.

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Recorded player actions including sprints, squat stance time, and throw distances/efforts.

Main Results:

Pitchers averaged 89.61 pitches per game.
Catchers spent 14.13 minutes per game in a squat stance.
Infielders averaged 4.28-6.30 throws per game, and outfielders threw up to 175 feet.

Conclusions:

Devised interval throwing programs based on collected data, field dimensions, injury types, and tissue healing principles.
Programs facilitate a safe and efficient progressive return to sport.
Programs are adaptable for both rehabilitation and conditioning purposes.