basketball players and spring sports

[hawaii]

I read on the baseball forum on CoachT that a centain middle Tennessee pitcher has been throwing everyday to get his arm in shape. He is also on the basketball team. Do most players start to throw in February or is it a "hands off" of baseball and softball until after the conclusion of basketball?

[redbaron515]

Its really up to the dedication the player has for that sport. Ive seen a basketball player who also played soccer. After basketball practice, he would kick a soccer ball around, just to stay fresh. Its all according to the work ethic.

[hawaii]

But should the spring sport require them to work out after basketball?

Should the basketball coach forbid them to touch a baseball/softball?

 

How do schools handle this?

[hssportsfan]

 

 

 

 

But should the spring sport require them to work out after basketball?

 

In my opinion absolutely not! If the kid wants to do some extra-then great, but a coach should never require a kid to do something while another sport is in season.

 

 

Should the basketball coach forbid them to touch a baseball/softball?

 

No! Unless the kid is trying to do something that would interfere with his or her practice time in basketball.

[mchsballer]

The softball coach is not allowed to make practice mandatory for basketball players, and it is at the descresion of the basketball coach on whether they may go to the softball practice or not. Neither coach however can tell a kid they cant do something on their own at home.