Quick Throw?

[HartmanTeets6]

I use the buttons to throw (meter showing) and I was wondering if there's a way to throw it quicker. Too many times my infielders field a ground ball and then take their sweet time throwing to first and the guy is safe. I know I can start to throw before the ball is fielded, but that usually just ends in an error. Thanks!

[TheWarmWind]

Re: Quick Throw?

I use the buttons to throw (meter showing) and I was wondering if there's a way to throw it quicker. Too many times my infielders field a ground ball and then take their sweet time throwing to first and the guy is safe. I know I can start to throw before the ball is fielded, but that usually just ends in an error. Thanks!

I'm a little confused. Pre-loading the throw usually results in an error for you? If you playing with the meter like I do, and you pre-load a throw in the green, it should never be an error (unless 1B drops it). You should always always pre-load throws as early as possible. That's the best way to get the quick animations.

In other words, you should be loading the throw up right after the ball leaves the bat and well before your player fields it.

[HartmanTeets6]

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I'm using the buttons and the meter is never green, it's just red that fills the circle. I have found that every time I try to pre-load the throw, my fielder doesn't field the ball cleanly. Is that just a coincidence? I find that happens way more often during a pre-loaded throw, than if I load after he has the ball. This is my first year on the Show (bought a ps4 just for it since xb1 doesn't have a baseball game) so I could possibly be missing something.

[Orange Krush]

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You HAVE to pre load the throw before you field the ball. Otherwise if you wait until you field it to start loading the throw, then the time between pressing the button and releasing it your guy will literally just be sitting there holding the ball, then when you release it he will have to start the throwing animation and the guy will be safe.

[TheWarmWind]

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I'm using the buttons and the meter is never green, it's just red that fills the circle. I have found that every time I try to pre-load the throw, my fielder doesn't field the ball cleanly. Is that just a coincidence? I find that happens way more often during a pre-loaded throw, than if I load after he has the ball. This is my first year on the Show (bought a ps4 just for it since xb1 doesn't have a baseball game) so I could possibly be missing something.

There is a setting in the fielding controls that changes the fielding interface from a circle (which just indicates throw power, and you have to guess what the appropriate power for the situation is in order to prevent an error) into a bar over the fielders head. The bar will have a green area that will change in location and size based on several factors, including the arm accuracy and fielding ratings of the player, the difficulty of the play, and the difficulty you are playing on.

I prefer this style of fielding because I have more direct control over throwing errors. Red will always be an error, yellow will usually be an error and green will never be an error. I recommend this setting for you and again re-iterate that you should always pre-load your throws whenever you can.

If you choose to keep your current settings, then remember that power throws take longer and usually require the fielder to set up, so for infield grounders you want to avoid using power throws.

[HartmanTeets6]

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This is exactly what I did. I wasn't aware there were 2 different settings. It makes sense, because I thought the circle meter always needed to be filled a certain amount and my 2B was always overthrowing my 1B. Thanks for the help!

I am still finding that if I pre-load I commit way too many errors. I find that if I start my throw just before the guy gets the ball, or as he's getting it, it works out best. Whenever I pre-load to early it's a 50% error rate. My CF recent just let a ball roll right under his glove on a slow roller while pre-loading. Something to think about.

[Violinguy]

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My problem is, I feel like I pre-load each throw in order to get it off in time, but I don't really pre-load it. I seem to start my throw option a split second before the player fields the ball. Thus, routine grounders to SS end up as infield singles quite often.

I am working to get my throws started earlier, even from the outfield. Way too many inside the park jobs lately. A ball in the gap and a speedy runner almost always is a stand-up triple, and often a close play at the plate because the guys don't throw it quickly.

[TheWarmWind]

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When pre-loading a throw, you should try and make a habit of pre-loading as soon as possible. I'm talking as soon as the ball leaves the bat. The later you wait to pre-load, the more likely you are to see the fielder either take longer to set up or make an error.

In my experience, pre-loading a throw to the wrong base right away, then correcting it before the ball reaches the fielder is still a better option than waiting to pre-load. It's not ideal, but I've had a lot more success fielding recently and I've been making a conscious effort to pre-load ASAP.

It helps that my team is solid defensively.

I should also add that if you decide to keep the throw power settings, I do believe there is an ideal time to start the pre-load and release the throw. If I remember correctly (I started using the meter as soon as it became an option, so it's been awhile) both of these moments are indicated by a flash that quickly highlights the player control indicator, or the circle that surrounds the player you are currently in control of. The button needs to be pressed and released AT the flashes, not after, so it's a question of observing those flashes and learning when they will appear on different types of plays. This is why I like the meter over the head better. It's a lot more intuitive with a lot better feedback.

[CornHoller]

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I find throws from the outfield can sometimes be troublesome. Way too many players score from 2nd base on a flyout because the Ofer lobs the throw in.

Preload is the key along with cutoff throws but when I try to mimic the throws the CPU does I never get the performance they do.

[TheWarmWind]

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I find throws from the outfield can sometimes be troublesome. Way too many players score from 2nd base on a flyout because the Ofer lobs the throw in.

Preload is the key along with cutoff throws but when I try to mimic the throws the CPU does I never get the performance they do.

Very true, but pre-loading always helps.

I know that you already know that, I'm just trying to re-enforce the message.

[CornHoller]

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Very true, but pre-loading always helps.

I know that you already know that, I'm just trying to re-enforce the message.

I understand. I admittedly am horrible on these plays though. I wish there was a detailed tutorial on it. I've seen a few video's but they really don't get down to nuances of how you execute commands from your controller to be expert at it.

Just keep trying I guess.

Thanks for replying back.

[TattooedEvil]

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I understand. I admittedly am horrible on these plays though. I wish there was a detailed tutorial on it. I've seen a few video's but they really don't get down to nuances of how you execute commands from your controller to be expert at it.

Just keep trying I guess.

Thanks for replying back.

always get behind the fly ball so ur OFer can get a crow hop throw in....ive never had that problem but that is why...and yes, hit your CUT OFF!

[CornHoller]

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always get behind the fly ball so ur OFer can get a crow hop throw in....ive never had that problem but that is why...and yes, hit your CUT OFF!

I have actually executed this before but need to do a better job getting in position. I'll focus more on this. Thanks.

Previous versions of the game had a quick throw where you could depress L2.

I just broke down and bought a PS4 - I like the classic modes where the meter appears where the faster you start the meter the faster the player responds. I think this is somewhat glitchy because I have some plays where pitchers just stand there with the ball then throw to 1st allowing the runner to beat it out. The PS4 is a lot faster than the PS3 version.

I'm rambling now but thanks for your input. It is appreciated.