Causes
Acute
- Being hit with the ball or a bat, resulting in soft tissue injuries
- Sliding or diving into a base
- Using improper equipment and playing techniques or mechanics
Overuse
- Throwing too much or too hard, also the windmill pitch can result in overuse injuries like tendonitis.
- Catching can result in overuse injuries based on positioning and mechanics
- Players in the field or on the bases are prone to overuse injuries from incorrect throwing or sliding
