Throwing (Weeks 1 & 2)

The varsity team spent spring break on a beach in Alabama competing in a tournament. I spent my spring break rehabbing...thirteen hours away with snow on the ground. Not that I have any complaints about therapy, but who wouldn't want to be in 80 degree weather with their teammates! This was the first time in my high school career that I had a true spring break. I came to find that I had not missed out on much during the previous years. I was able to see just about every March Madness game and watch a fair share of movies.

The best part, by far, was throwing! I have successfully completed my first two weeks of the throwing program without any pain, discomfort, or tenderness. After each session, I briefly document what was completed, how I felt, and how my elbow responded.

STEP 1:
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Elbow responded very well, but throwing for the first time since July felt a bit awkward!

STEP 2:
10 throws @ 30 feet
10 throws @ 45 feet
Rest 5-10 minutes
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Beginning to get a better feel for my natural arm slot, no elbow issues.

STEP 3:
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Rest 5-10 minutes
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Rest 5-10 minutes
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Continue to become more and more comfortable and my elbow is feeling great!

STEP 4:
10 throws @ 30 feet
25 throws @ 45 feet
Rest 10 minutes
10 throws @ 30 feet
15 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Throwing 60 feet without any issues is something I haven't done in months, kind of a crazy feeling! Even with increased distance, there have been no issues.

STEP 5:
10 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Rest 10 minutes
10 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Everything continues to go without a problem!

STEP 6:
10 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Rest 10 minutes
10 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Rest 10 minutes
10 throws @ 45 feet
25 throws @ 60 feet
Elbow and body feel very, very strong!

I will continue to post the throwing program after each week (or two) is completed along with the notes. Next week moves back to 75 feet!