So I can't NOT chase pitches. I've used the practice mode to work on it, and I still can't lay off bad pitches. If I really, really focus on it I can do a reasonable job, but then I have absolutely zero prayer of hitting anything because I'm so far behind. Can someone please help me out? Any tips?
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Re: Strike zone tips
The key is to have an understanding of how the ball moves towards the plate with respect to the PCI coverage indicator. Watch for very subtle ball movement towards the center. Watch for larger ball breaks movement away from the PCI. Also study the size of the ball. Watch the size of the ball as it leaves pitchers hand, and the size of the ball as it reaches home plate.
The key is to aim to swing at pitches where the ball starts to break from the outer edge of the PCI towards the center of the PCI.
I personally use fish eye camera.
The following is NOT my video. It's simply something off of youtube. I created a few gifs below directly form this video so you could see the break, movement of the ball with respect to the PCI, and the size of the ball at different points of the ball path.
I haven't watched this video yet myself however.
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Re: Strike zone tips
PCI? I'm not sure what that is. However, you provided some good stuff, thank you. I hope someday I'll have an at bat more than 4 pitches, and maybe even pull a fastball.UofM-Duluth Bulldogs HockeyComment
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#4
Re: Strike zone tips
The PCI (plate coverage indicator) is that yellow circle thingy that hovers inside the strike zone.
You can toggle it on/off, or change it to a different shape (a full circle, an oval, wedge, etc) under the hitting setting. I know there are players that want their screen as clean as possible, but I believe having this one particular graphic visible represents simulation to a fuller effect. As a hitter, you always want to keep your eye on the ball, especially at the moment when the ball meets the bat. Without the PCI, you're simply "guessing" so to speak with your left analog stick.
I have gotten 9 to 10 to 13 to 15 pitches with a single batter because I foul off a lot of balls. The key going into every single at bat is to draw a walk.
To get you mentally focused. The key is to simply take the first 3 pitches. I don't care if the 1st and 2nd pitches are right down the middle. Lay off the first three pitches at all cost. It'll look tempting. But lay off the first three pitches.
For practice, don't ever swing, except move your PCI/left analog stick and simply follow the path of the ball.Comment
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#5
Re: Strike zone tips
Have you experimented with different camera views? That can make a huge difference.
I have to really focus when playing. If I try talk with someone, pay attention to tv, etc, my plate discipline declines big time.
You really have to think like a hitter. You won't pull many fastballs if you're behind in the count. Once you get to the point where you can take some pitches, you'll have some 2-0, 3-1, even 3-0 counts where you can look for a fastball to drive. You won't always get that pitch but at least you've given yourself a nice advantage.PS5 GT: hawkfandave827Comment
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#6
Re: Strike zone tips
I'm going to give you the same advice I gave the last guy who had a discipline problem: Every first pitch, put the controller down. Just look at it.
By concentrating on just observing pitches, you'll find you'll learn how to identify balls and strikes. There are other times when you should just watch the pitch. Were you bad and swung at a bad pitch? Put the controller down for the next pitch. Even if it means taking a strikeout.
This is what I did to build my discipline, and it was really tough to do, but man did it work. I can now get walks.
I would also recommend turning down the CPU strike frequency slider. The CPU pitches in the zone FAR too often, especially on lower difficulties. I'm playing on veteran and my CPU strike frequency is set to 2. This will also help you identify balls because you will see more of them.Comment
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#7
Re: Strike zone tips
I had the same problem and it helped to use Guess Pitch for the first pitch of each at bat, and set it for a 4 seam fastball middle away. Only swing if it indicates that you guessed correctly. If it's a ball, use Guess Pitch again until you're at 1 or maybe 2 strikes. I went from getting complete game'd every time because I had such quick outs to finally chasing fewer pitches than my opponent did.
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#8
Re: Strike zone tips
Unfortunately, the check swing is overly sensitive this year, deeming it nearly broken. This for me has been the main cause of chasing pitches. I would advise not "swinging" at all unless you follow through completely.Comment
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#9
Re: Strike zone tips
Well this is a whole other issue. I have yet to check swing. I typically hold the button I guess? How the hell do people check their swing?!
On another note, I've put some of this info to use in addition to turning down CPU strike velocity a couple notches for the time being.UofM-Duluth Bulldogs HockeyComment
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#11
Re: Strike zone tips
TheWarmWind gave some very solid advice.
To take it even further, you could start out every at bat by taking all the way until a strike crosses the plate. You will find yourself getting into some 2-1 and 3-1 counts to start with this way.
One strategy I've used as well: Use Guess Pitch and guess 4-seam fastball in my favorite zone (your favorite zone may vary) and take the first pitch if it's not there. If it's a ball, I will do the same thing for the 2nd pitch. If it's a strike but not in my zone, then I will officially "begin" my at-bat at that point.
Of course, Guess Pitch can be seen as a crutch, and that's a valid criticism, but it's helpful to start building your discipline IMO. It can keep you afloat when you're struggling and help you see pitches when you know they're coming and really look at how they move. The other way I can use it when I'm not feeling like I'm seeing the ball very well is use it to protect "problem pitches" on 2 strikes. For me, this usually means low off-speed stuff or, if it's lefty on lefty or righty on righty, the slider or curveball away. Guess those ones that you have problems with. If you guessed wrong, that means you can ease up and not worry about chasing something in that zone, and start thinking about what else the pitch could be. 0-2 and you guessed low curveball, and it's not a curveball? Might be a changeup. Look for the offspeed and react to the fastball, you can hopefully foul fastballs off and hopefully will draw a few balls to get the count back to even and then you can look for something to actually hit. When you're ahead in the count, look for the fastball and react to the offspeed. Sometimes you'll be sitting dead red on a fastball on a 3-1 count and instead the CPU will throw the high, hanging changeup or curve that you can just crush.Comment
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#12
Re: Strike zone tips
If you pressure x ever so softly, it will result in a check swing. More often than not, a 3/4 swing and not a 1/4 held swing. The fact that you have not exerted the light pressure to notice this feature illustrates the fact that it is essentially broken.
I have no idea why the team messed with the check swing pressure sensitivity as it was fine in previous years. It is a shame as I enjoyed using it as an option in the past.Comment
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