Cricket Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 My 15 yo ds has been ordered to take a three-month break from baseball by his trainer/physical therapist. He has some elbow/arm issues that need rest. So now what does he do? The PT's suggestion was soccer. My ds knows nothing about soccer and has never played any other sport other than taekwondo. Maybe that answers my own question. Martial arts could be an option. Can a 15 year old pick up a new sport? (Isn't it awful that 15 yo would be considered old?) Soccer would develop his speed and stamina. Any other ideas that would compliment baseball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Taekwando esp. would be a good option because it is mostly kicking. You would have to talk to the instructor depending on his restrictions though because at least at my son's dojo they do some blocks with the arms and do things like pushups for conditioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 swimming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Soccer is what sprung to my mind because of the speed and stamina boost to baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 My dad got into track when he had an elbow injury and could no longer play baseball. He wound up getting a college track scholarship, which probably wouldn't have happened for baseball (he's on the smaller side physically). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 This may sound goofy, but what about kickball? We have kickball leagues around here. Soccer might be tough, because by 15 most kids have been playing for 7-10 years. However, there may be an adult league he could play in. My oldest plays in an adult rec league during the summer. there are very different levels of competitors, from used to play for Chicago Fire but got injured to always wanted to play but mom never signed me up. You could also look for a five a side league. Those are fun, but great conditioning. My DH also plays in those leagues. I am guessing swimming wouldn't give his arm the proper rest. Running might work, but my boys find it boring after soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I love swimming, but if he's got to rest his arm, swimming is likely problematic. Summer rec swimming is fun, so if I were in your position I'd take him to the pool and have him try. Then I'd ask the doc or PT and if it's all clear I'd go for that. Otherwise, check with your local running club and/or running shoe store. Many running clubs run youth programs in the summer. My local affiliate of Road Runners has a program that goes through age 15 and a local running store chain picks up the older kids with a high school training program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 ice skating? hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 ice skating? hockey? This or speed skating. Speed skating will help his speed, strength and endurance. Figure skating would help his flexibility and strength but is not something he will get far in in 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Why does it have to be a team sport. 3 months isn't really that long. I'd recommend just running.jogging....maybe train for a 5k...make that the goal....and keeps him in shape for baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Bicycling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 If his goal is to return to baseball, running is a good choice. Anything that develops his lower core would be good. I would have said water polo/swim but that involves arm movement as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Run hills! Sprints, especially, lots and lots of sprints, will help him in baseball. Could he have a session with a running coach who could give him some ideas? Also, to keep up his core strength and flexibility, perhaps gym work or kick sets in the pool (swimming while holding a kick board in front of you) would help without requiring him to use his elbow. I've never done a kick set, so I don't know much about whether it also works the core, but I do know that to get anything out of the kick sets, he's going to to have to do a lot of them, not 4 laps he would do in summer league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thanks for the ideas! Gives me a lot to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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