User Guide
Everything you need to get started with ThrowIQ
In This Guide
Getting Started
Welcome to ThrowIQ! Here's how to get set up:
- Tap "Get Started Free" on the homepage
- Enter your email and create a password
- Choose whether you're a Parent or Coach
- Add your first player (see next section)
đĄ Tip: ThrowIQ is free during beta. No credit card required!
Adding a Player
To add a player to your account:
- Enter the player's first name
- Enter their birth year (this determines their age-based limits)
- Tap "Add Player"
âšī¸ Why birth year? MLB Pitch Smart guidelines set different limits for different ages. We use birth year to calculate the correct daily limits for your player.
Logging Throws
The 3-Tap Flow
- Tap "+ Log Throw"
- Select the throw type (Game, Bullpen, Long Toss, etc.)
- Enter the count and confirm
That's it! The whole process takes about 5 seconds.
Throw Types & Weights
Different throws create different amounts of arm stress. ThrowIQ uses "weights" to calculate total load:
Understanding Status
Your player is well under their daily limit. They can throw freely without concern.
Approaching the daily limit. Be cautious about additional high-stress activities like bullpens or games.
Daily limit reached or exceeded. No throwing today, especially no pitching. Rest is essential.
Rest Days
After game pitches, ThrowIQ calculates required rest days based on MLB Pitch Smart guidelines:
Example: 12-Year-Old Pitcher
â ī¸ Important: During required rest days, avoid all pitching â including bullpens and lessons. Light catch and position play are generally okay.
Teams & Sharing
For Parents
- Your player's data is private by default
- To share with a coach, enter their team invite code
- You can leave a team at any time
- Your data remains yours â coaches only get viewing access
For Coaches
- Create a team and share your invite code with parents
- See your whole roster's arm status at a glance
- Parents log throws â you see the data automatically
- You can also log throws for players (parents will see it)
Coach Dashboard
Your coach dashboard gives you everything at a glance:
Summary Card
See how many players are Ready, Limited, or need Rest â plus your team's total throws for the week.
Observations
ThrowIQ automatically flags concerns like players throwing 3+ days straight, workload spikes, or inactive players. No manual tracking needed.
Player Details
Tap any player to see their full week: daily totals, week-over-week comparison, pitching availability, and last 7 days of activity.
đĄ Coach + Parent? Go to More â My Children to add your own kid. They'll show up on your roster with a "MY CHILD" badge, and you can log throws for them just like any parent.
Game Day Mode
Tap the green Game Day Mode button for instant pitching decisions:
- Available Pitchers â Who can pitch today and how many pitches they have left
- Progress Bars â Visual display of each player's usage vs. daily max
- Rest List â Players on required rest with days remaining
Perfect For
- Tournament weekends with back-to-back games
- Doubleheaders
- Quick pre-game pitching decisions
- Communicating availability to assistant coaches
â ī¸ Remember: Rest days are calculated from game pitches only. A player showing "Available" may still need lighter work if they've been throwing hard in practice all week.