The New York Yankees are using Spring Training not just to hone their skills, but also to come together as a team. In this case, they are taking the day off from practice to go play what is described as "upscale mini-golf." It's likely just mini-golf but the players all have to wear suits and speak in British accents. Bonding activities are often overlooked, but can be vital for a team's success.The MLB season is a marathon, with a grueling 162 games played in just 187 days. There will be times when players are worn out and don't feel capable of contributing to their team. Having a strong fraternal sense on the team can help push that feeling away, keeping the focus on playing for your teammates.New York Yankees insider Bryan Hoch reported the teams' plans for an off-site bonding activity.Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.153954The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.Aaron Judge is now officially the captain of the Yankees, meaning they have a solid leadership foundation in place. Judge is one of the best MLB players and is highly respected by his teammates. Having them enjoy some non-baseball related time together should help them come together even more. Fans love the idea and hope that the rewards are clear come Opening Day.Karen Veenstra@Karen_Veenstra@BryanHoch One and only time this year Aaron Hicks might perform.6@BryanHoch One and only time this year Aaron Hicks might perform.JJ@jcll_21This is why I love the Yankees! Is there any other team doing this? twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.153754The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.This is why I love the Yankees! Is there any other team doing this? twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…b 💫@hibrittyI need to know the pairings twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.154354The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.I need to know the pairings twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…With the rise of analytics in professional baseball, this is a move many wouldn't think about. It is impossible to contextualize how players feel going into games. It is even more difficult to predict how they feel will affect their play. Making the team feel more like a family is an incredible way to stir up extra motivation.James Kelly@jkellyWNBF10/10 bonding activity twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.154054The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.10/10 bonding activity twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Prince of Potassium Joey@DJLeMVPThis might be the only time you’d want to be paired up with Hicks lol twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.1254The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.This might be the only time you’d want to be paired up with Hicks lol twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…dan rangers numerals@Danno2430this is what we’re focusing on now twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.954The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.this is what we’re focusing on now twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…The New York Yankees will have a tough road to the championship this season, with the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays standing in their way. The American League doesn't have the depth of the National League, but their top-end teams are as good as any in MLB.Aaron Cornielle@AaronCornielleteam will do anything but put a consistent infield together. twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.154254The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.team will do anything but put a consistent infield together. twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Joba Chamberlain@Joba_44Those days are always fun!! twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.854The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.Those days are always fun!! twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Cam@LivefreeDieBoldGive me betting odds on this now. Need a Judge/Volpe pairing twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…Bryan Hoch@BryanHochThe #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.154654The #Yankees have a team bonding activity this afternoon: upscale mini golf. Veteran players will be paired with rookies in a tournament.Give me betting odds on this now. Need a Judge/Volpe pairing twitter.com/bryanhoch/stat…The New York Yankees are coming together to have some fun in Spring Training and trying to be more than just a group of baseball players.The New York Yankees have to focus on winning the American League East firstNew York Yankees v Toronto Blue JaysOften, teams can get ahead of themselves by looking toward a playoff run and eventual World Series. First, the Yankees must take care of business in the AL East and repeat as division champions.This will be no easy feat considering the strength of the division, but home-field advantage in the postseason will be all-important.