"Injury prevention should start at an even younger age": KBSA imparts advanced S&C training to approximately 100 U-15 players

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The Korea Baseball & Softball Association (KBSA) has created an opportunity to impart advanced training techniques for the purpose of injury prevention and systematic physical management among youth players in their growth phase.

On the 20th, KBSA announced that it had successfully concluded the "Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Training Technique Transfer Education for U-15 Players," which was held over three days from the 16th to the 18th in Seoul.

This education program expanded a program previously conducted for U-18 high school pitchers in July and August to younger age groups. It focused on imparting "Arm Care," which systematically manages the load placed on the shoulder and arm during pitching, as well as mobility training that aids correct joint movement, to players in grades 7 through 9 of middle school early on, with the aim of preventing injuries during growth and helping them extend their playing careers.

Previously, KBSA conducted the same program for high school pitchers in July. At that time, approximately 120 players from six high schools in the Seoul region experienced pre- and post-pitching management routines, power training utilizing ground reaction force, and position-specific mobility training.

This time as well, S&C expert Miyamoto Takeshi, a training coach who gained experience on the front lines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), served as the instructor. Coach Miyamoto has worked as a trainer for teams such as the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and following the July education session for high school pitchers, he shared his field experience and training know-how with U-15 players.

The education was conducted in a total of five sessions. More than 100 people participated, including middle school players from Daechi Middle School, Deoksu Middle School, Sorae Middle School, Jamsin Middle School, and Baemyeong Middle School, as well as players from Jungang High School and Bucheon High School who were unable to attend the previous education session.

The players directly practiced pre- and post-pitching management routines that can be utilized in actual field settings, power training utilizing ground reaction force, and position-specific mobility drills, learning methods for managing body movement and preventing injuries.

The education did not end with just the players. On the afternoon of the final day, the 18th, a separate lecture was held for middle school coaches, trainers, aspiring professionals in related fields, and parents. Players and parents from Sejong Baseball School and Gongju Middle School also participated together, showing high interest in injury prevention and physical management for players in their growth phase.

Yang Hae-young, President of the Korea Baseball & Softball Association, stated, "For youth players in their growth phase to grow into good players without injury is directly linked to the future competitiveness of Korean baseball," adding, "It is encouraging that we have expanded injury prevention education to younger ages through advanced training education for youth players."

Based on the results of the U-18 high school pitcher and this U-15 player education, KBSA plans to develop a subdivided S&C curriculum according to age and position in the future. It also intends to continue follow-up projects, such as producing and distributing online video content that can be repeatedly utilized in the field.

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