Yoenis Cespedes - The Showcase

This has been all over the web over the past month, so I am late to the party. That being said, this deserves to get posted because it is the greatest thing I think I have ever seen. Sure, Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes looks like a beast, but some of the exercises and drills he is using are downright comical. Enjoy, and feel free to leave a comment about your favorite drill!

The 2012 Season Starts Now!

With the New Year arriving within the week, I wanted to remind all of our players that the hardest work for 2012 SHOULD HAVE ALREADY STARTED! Nobody wants to show up to camp with a few extra pounds to shed when you are fighting for a job!

We are currently taking on new clients to help them prepare for domination of the spring, so drop us a line at incommandbaseball@gmail.com for special year-end pricing on private lessons through this weekend.

Greatest of All Time

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In Command Baseball would like to congratulate Mariano Rivera on becoming baseball's all-time saves leader with 602. He has proven what we have preached for years over the course of his career: clean, simple, repeatable mechanics = success!

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Fundamentals in Photos

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St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman Albert Pujols fields a ground ball

What should I be looking at?

Head positioning: As with everything in sports, the eyes are supremely important in fielding a baseball. Albert Pujols, known for his light-tower-power, shows perfect form as he watches a ground ball into his glove.

Base: Pujols' feet are square, a little more than shoulder width apart, and bent at the knees. Notice that he is not straight-legged and bent over trying to make a play. The solid, athletic base allows for the fielder to react to an unexpected hop and never be off guard!

**Special End of Summer Pricing On Private Lessons**

Are you looking to elevate your game?

In Command Baseball is looking to fill out the remainder of our summer and fall schedule, and passing that benefit to our clients. Please contact us at incommandbaseball@gmail.com for special end of summer pricing on single lessons, as well as even lower prices when you purchase a package!

Fundamentals in Photos

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Alex Rodriguez fires across the diamond.

What should I be looking at?

Arm Angle: The most important thing to keep in mind when throwing a baseball is the positioning of the elbow as compared to the shoulder. The ideal position is shown here as A-Rod attempts to throw a baserunner out at first base in a game in Detroit in May of this year. Positioning your elbow ABOVE the shoulder alleviates pressure on the elbow. When the elbow drops BELOW the shoulder, the elbow strains and, if done consistently, can result in injury.