hitting help?

[ftbll4fun]

So my dad picked up the game on release day, but never plays it until the rosters are uploaded lol, anyways he said that he can't find the swing info after each pitch (whether or not he was late or early, the pitch type, etc) so I went into settings, and the swing info option is turned on, but still can't seem to find it. Anyone else have this problem? Also, is there anyway to control your own stride on this years game? The batter starts his stride without pulling back on the analog stick :/

Ps I tried looking in the threads for help, but I also didn't really have a good idea where to look. So I apologize if this had been asked a billion times. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it.

[auy2k]

Re: hitting help?

I'm having issues with hitting as well, but I think my problem is lack of patience.

I use the contact hitting 99.99% of the time (very rarely hit for power) and every so often I use the directional hitting. It's difficult, but I think with practice a patience.

[ChiTownKid]

Re: hitting help?

Well, ymmv, but here's what I do.

I play on All-Star, and use ZONE/BUTTON hitting with no visible PCI. I use to use a custom camera, but now use the Catcher-4 camera angle with hot/cold zones and strikezone. Why All-Star, and why the zones? Because that's what's used in online ranked play and online Diamond Dynasty, and I want the offline and online experiences to be the same, so I don't put myself at a disadvantage either way. Otherwise, I wouldn't use the zones. I prefer the game without them. But it is what it is. So, whether or not you use the zones is up to you. The difficulty also probably doesn't matter much, either. It doesn't change the core approach.

The core approach: Catcher-4, in most parks, sets you up with excellent visual reference points in the background with which to sit on locations. For example, when I play Diamond Dynasty, and I'm at home, I play in Highland Park. When batting with that camera in Highland Park, for most batters (it shifts a bit with the really tall and short guys), the strikezone overlays perfectly so that the top 1/3rd of the zone lays over the hitter's eye in CF, and the middle 1/3rd lays over the outfield wall. So, before the 1st strike, I'm only swinging dead center. My thumb isn't even on the left stick. I watch the ball to land where the wall is in center field. If it's there, I swing. If not, I take.

Before the 2nd strike, I'm now watching the top 2/3rds of the zone; that is then, the hitter's eye in CF and the wall. If you're looking at the hot/cold zones, that's the top 6 squares. If it's there, I aim and swing, if not, I take. Down two strikes, swing at what's close.

Note: If you choose to not use the strikezone or hot/cold zones, you can pull R2 between pitches to see the strikezone and note your reference points.

To me, the Catcher-4 angle is key, because its placement is perfect. Those type of reference points in Highland Park are also in most other parks, both major and minor league. Some are better than others, but all the parks I've seen have them. Since I started doing this, my hitting has improved dramatically.

Of course, patience is always necessary. Once you have a plan or strategy, you have to have the patience to follow it. Another tip: Try to make the opposing pitcher throw at least 10 pitches an inning. This helps ensure that they wear down by the end, and you'll get a chance to punish some mistakes in the later innings.

Anyway, that's my approach. Hope it helps.

[ftbll4fun]

Re: hitting help?

I appreciate the advice but I was more so looking for information about the "swing info" and the strides being automatica this year.

[ChiTownKid]

Re: hitting help?

oh. well then.

[dubplate]

Re: hitting help?

I appreciate the advice but I was more so looking for information about the "swing info" and the strides being automatica this year.

If you press R2 and left or right on the D-pad it will show you the pitch, location, and swing timing.

[ftbll4fun]

Re: hitting help?

If you press R2 and left or right on the D-pad it will show you the pitch, location, and swing timing.

Thanks boss. Appreciate it.

[ZB9]

Re: hitting help?

take the first couple of pitches