Is throwing a cut fastball bad for your arm

Question

i am 12

Answer 1

At 12? Yes. Pitching overhand in general is not good for someone's arm, but when your arm hasn't finished growing, it is bad to throw a cut fastball or a curve or anything like that.

Answer 2

All types of overhand throwing can lead to damage throughout the arm to the shoulder.  That is why Little League International has so many rules regarding pitching.  Work with a good coach that knows what he is doing and it will lessen the likely hood of injuries.    

Answer 3

Can be effective but not too badly.  

Answer 4

It's better than trying a slider or a curve. You throw it just like a two seamer but with an off center grip.  

Answer 5

It's probably bad for your arm because the tendons in your wrist aren't developed as well as a major league pitcher. I would at least limit the number of cut fastballs I threw along with the curve ball and other pitches that put a strain on your are until you are a least in high school, or else you run the risk of messing up you arm before you even get to high school.

Answer 6

not at all ur supposed to throw it just as a regular fastball

Answer 7

you should be alright buttonedt throw to many of any kind of breaking pitches or you'll mess up ur arm and not be able to pitch anymore

Answer 8

sort of but i throw side arm and i am cut down on that because it is bad for my arm. But you should be fine its like throwing a 2 seamer.