Joe Espinosa offers private lesson instruction to facility members in the following areas: Hitting, Pitching, Infield and Outfield Play, Catching, Yoga, as well as Strength and Agility.
In addition to private instruction, facility members participate in small group training (4 players at a time) with Joe on a weekly basis.
Major League techniques are taught to all members, regardless of age. Drills are modified to fit the individual player and instruction is driven by video analysis. The principle of Deliberate Practice informs all baseball training.
Joe Espinosa is also available for one on one instruction for Non-Members on a limited basis.
More information regarding memberships and private instruction can be found here:
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- See us on Vimeo
Hitting Blueprint
Mechanical Foundation
- Stance, Setup, Rhythm
- Move to Hitting Position
- Power Position
- Swing (Bat Path)
- Finish
Mental Approach
- Team At Bats
- Plan of Action
- Timing
- Breathing
- Visual
- Middle-Middle Approach
- Contact Point Discipline
- Strike Zone Recognition
- Pitch Recognition
- Two Strike Approach
Efficient Hitting Development (Applying the Process)
- Drill Progressions
- Corrective Drills
- Cage Work
- Batting Practice
- Game Simulation
See Vimeo video
Pitching Blueprint
Delivery Foundation
- Balance
- Backside Loading
- Timing
- Ball Glove Separation
- Direction
- Landing
- Acceleration
- Deceleration
Attacking Hitters-Get Ahead, Stay Ahead, Put Away
- Intention
- Conviction
- Execution
- Owning the Inner Half
- Situational Pitching
- Counts
- Pitch Sequence
- Breathing
- Visualization
Grips
- Fastball
- Changeup
- Other, according to age, physical development, experience, ability, and need
Pitcher Fielding Practice
- Cover 1B
- Bunts
- Comebackers
- Cover Home
- Backing up bases
Controlling the Running Game
- First Base
- Second Base
- Pitchouts
Efficient Pitching Development (Applying the Process)
- Arm Care
- Drill Progressions
- Corrective Drills
- Throwing Program
- Flat Ground Work
- Bullpens
- Game Simulation
See Vimeo video
Infield Blueprint
Fielding Basics: ( The 6 F's)
- Feet
- Field
- Funnel
- Footwork
- Fire
- Follow
Specific Plays (All Infielders)
- Balls hit directly at player
- Balls hit to player's glove-side
- Backhands
- Slow Rollers
- Tag Plays
- Relays
First Base Play
- Positioning
- Covering Bag
- Receiving Throws from Infielders and Catcher
- Balls in the Dirt (Picks)
- Holding Runners on
- Fielding Bunts and Grounders with Throws to all Bases
Second Base Play
- Positioning
- Double Play Pivots
- Double Play Feeds
- Holding runner on 2B and pickoff technique
- Slow rollers on IF grass (Glove Tuck)
Shortstop Play
- Positioning
- Double Play Pivots (From 2B, 1B, P, C)
- Double Play Feeds
- Holding runner on 2B and pickoff technique
Third Base Play
- Positioning
- Double Play Feeds
- Fielding Bunts
Baseball Intelligence
- Game Indicators
- Pitcher
- Hitter
https://vimeo.com/366358279
Efficient Infield Development (Applying the Process)
- Progressive Drills
- Corrective Drills
- Rolled Balls
- Wall Drills
- Short Fungo
- Angle Work
- Game Simulation
Catching Blueprint
Receiving
- 3 Basic Stances
- Presentation
- Catch and Stick
Blocking
- Mentality
- Skill
- Breaking Balls
Throwing
- Footwork
- Transfer
- Release
Fielding the Position
- Pop-ups
- Fielding Bunts
- Force Plays
- Tag Plays
Intangibles
- Game Calling
- Vocal Commmand
- Confidence
- Positive Talk
- Pitcher-Catcher Relationship
- Umpire Relationship
Efficient Catcher Development (Applying the Process)
- Drill Progressions
- Corrective Drills
- Barehand Drills
- Thrown Balls
- Rolled Balls (Blocking)
- Receiving off Machine
- Bullpens
- Game Simulation
Outfield Blueprint (Mostly On the Field Training)
Technique
- Pre-Pitch Routine
- Positioning
- Ground Ball Footwork
- Fly Ball Footwork/ Throwing Position
- Line Drive Technique
- Fly Ball Communication
- Live Reads off the Bat
Throwing Program
- Footwork
- Transfer
- Throwing Mechanics
- Body Control
- Long Hops
- 13 Minute Throw
- Long Toss Program
Positioning
- 3 OF Positions
- Straight up, Pull, Opposite Field
- No Doubles
Efficient Outfield Development (Applying the Process)
- Drill Progressions (Arm, Fungo, Machine fed)
- Ground Balls: Routine, Glove Side, Extension Backhand
- Fly Balls: Straight on, Back, Left, and Right
- Line Drives: Right, Left, Back, and In
- Drop Step and Recover
- Flyable Look-offs
- Balls at the Wall
Private Yoga and Baseball Strength and Agility Lessons are offered to ESB Members.
Please contact Joe for more information.
