MLB 15 The Show: Zone Hitting Guide (Video)

[COMMISSIONERHBK9]

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Great video very detail and helpful thank you

[Smallville102001]

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This video tells why I like zone the most. I am going to have to try the thumb thing and see what results I get because I do fell like I over move the PCI to much. Like he talked about with trying to hit fly balls or ground balls I tend to hit into to many double plays and when I have a guy at first and second with 1 or no outs I try to start it lower so I wont hit a ground ball for a double play but I still do most of the time lol. The another thing I do is if I am facing a pitcher who has like a sinker, curveball, slider all in his pitches I will start it a little lower because he is going to normally throw more low pitches then a pitch or doesn't have those pitches.

[TheBigTicket205]

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Great vid... I've been using directional hitting and I'm struggling! Cant wait to get your insight on DH... Til then I will try out zone and see how I do with it. Also would like to know what camera you would suggest for both zone and directional hitting. Thanks in advance!

[HypoLuxa13]

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nice job, I'll try with the thumb placement you recommend, see if it makes a difference for me.

[Wolverines05]

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thanks for the feedback guys. just make sure to check back at my channel for when the directional hitting guide is out! although im sure ill post it here when i finish

[yausser1017]

This is a great video. I actually have been having some serious trouble hitting in this years game, and I tried 3 games using your tips in the video. I changed the position of my thumb on the left analog stick, and holy cow I can hit again. First game the other guy quit out at 7-0, I had 15 hits. Before that, I was lucky to have more than 5 hits. Great video, thanks!!!!

[Wolverines05]

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that makes me so happy haha!!! make sure to share the youtube vid then!!! im hoping this can help grow my channel and it seems to be helping a lot of people out!

[sbmnky]

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Very cool, and helpful. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Can't wait to try. I try not to play with the PCI on, but will try with the outline ON - you made some solid points about speed and location of pitch. Well done.

[joewillyjets]

holding the right trigger after the pitch does not list the pitch speed. i wish it did.

[Wolverines05]

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holding the right trigger after the pitch does not list the pitch speed. i wish it did.

youre right... that something so simple that was in previous years... good catch though. i wrote that in the script assuming itd be in!!! my bad on that one. but seriously theres no good reason that little bit of info shouldnt be displayed.

[agentlaw13]

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This is a great video. I actually have been having some serious trouble hitting in this years game, and I tried 3 games using your tips in the video. I changed the position of my thumb on the left analog stick, and holy cow I can hit again. First game the other guy quit out at 7-0, I had 15 hits. Before that, I was lucky to have more than 5 hits. Great video, thanks!!!!

Same here man. I started hitting with zone in '14 once I heard pure analog (with stride) wasn't gonna be in 15. Adjusted pretty well when playing '14 but with '15, it has been tough and frustrating. I've welcomed the challenge and realize hitting in this year's game is tougher. But I haven't been getting the hits and stats that make the game feel realistic. I've had so many games in my franchise where my pitchers would throw a hell of a game only allowing 1-2 runs and we would end up losing due to my lack of hits. My pitchers hate me. Lol

I have now played about 10 games in my franchise since I read the article and changed my thumb position on the left stick. Sounds like it wouldn't help much, but man it has done wonders for my hitting! I haven't been racking up 15-20 hits a game or anything, but I'm getting realistic hit totals and variety. Also, my games are actually now competitive and I'm more confident at the dish. Still striking out from time to time but the small adjustment has made a huge difference in my enjoyment of the game. I now feel like I can turn my 36-35 2015 Indians around and make a playoff push (only trail the ChiSox 6 games for first in the division)!

Appreciate the video and the tips. Awesome job!


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[Wolverines05]

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Same here man. I started hitting with zone in '14 once I heard pure analog (with stride) wasn't gonna be in 15. Adjusted pretty well when playing '14 but with '15, it has been tough and frustrating. I've welcomed the challenge and realize hitting in this year's game is tougher. But I haven't been getting the hits and stats that make the game feel realistic. I've had so many games in my franchise where my pitchers would throw a hell of a game only allowing 1-2 runs and we would end up losing due to my lack of hits. My pitchers hate me. Lol

I have now played about 10 games in my franchise since I read the article and changed my thumb position on the left stick. Sounds like it wouldn't help much, but man it has done wonders for my hitting! I haven't been racking up 15-20 hits a game or anything, but I'm getting realistic hit totals and variety. Also, my games are actually now competitive and I'm more confident at the dish. Still striking out from time to time but the small adjustment has made a huge difference in my enjoyment of the game. I now feel like I can turn my 36-35 2015 Indians around and make a playoff push (only trail the ChiSox 6 games for first in the division)!

Appreciate the video and the tips. Awesome job!


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glad to hear youre having success!!! i was also thinking that the pci would work perfectly when trying to bunt. instead of just pressing a button, you should match the pci with the ball. and much like when hitting regularly, if you get on top of the ball, itll go on the ground. if you get under it, youll pop it up.

[Bobhead]

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when you try it, please let me know how it goes!!!

I tried it and I don't really know if I like this. It seems to lower my reaction speed quite a bit (ie that I have to move earlier because my thumb moves way slower in this position). Add to that it's a bit uncomfortable.

[sbmnky]

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My biggest problem is over extending the direction of my PCI in any direction - except up - even when I use the modified thumb placement. It seems like PCI placement is more important this year and I'm suffering severely at the plate. I've even had to reduce my hitting difficulty from HoF to AS.

In years past, I would never use contact or power buttons, but I may start to incorporate them into this year's offering.

3 questions that would put everyone's responses in context - for me at least:

1. What difficulty are you currently playing on?
2. What is your pitch speed?
3. Do you use contact and/or power buttons? Why?

[Speedy]

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Good video...concise and to the point