The association of sport participation behaviors with throwing-arm health in Little League Baseball pitchers by Eric G. Post, PhD, ATC, Michael D. Rosenthal, DSc, PT, Andrew T. Pennock, MD, Mitchell J. Rauh, PhD, PT, MPH, FACSM

“…Conclusions: Pitching with pain or fatigue was associated with worse throwing-arm health in Little League baseball pitchers. While traveling at least once a month to participate in showcases was also associated with worse throwing-arm health, specialization and private coaching were not related to worse throwing health. …”
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Organiser les mondes de loisir : la mobilisation des ressources by Gary Alan Fine

“…After describing how Provisioning Theory applies to a voluntary subculture (mushroom collecting), I examine two special cases of the provisioning of resources : games that are “owned” or controlled by a corporation (Dungeons & Dragons) and voluntary sports activities organized with multiple levels of authority (Little League baseball).…”
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