How Do I Read The Pitchers Grip? I'm Striking Out Too Much, Even On Beginner.

[UWfan206]

I play on broadcast and someone told me there is an advantage compared to catcher view when batting because you can see the pitchers grip but for some reason my eyes can't detect it. Am I missing something? I know I suck but to suck on the easiest settings is just sad. And like I said on all my other posts on here I am new to the series but that is no excuse.





I tried boosting up the batting contact and timing and even slower the pitches but I am still having a tough time. Robinson Cano is batting .111 in my franchise 10 games in. As a matter of fact the last game I played with him I went 0 for 10 in a 26 inning game in which my team lost.





This is really frustrating and I need all the tips I can get to improve reading pitches. As of right now I am being honest with you guys when I say I feeling like giving up. Maybe it isn't for me. My mind is telling me to give up on this game but my heart keeps telling me to stick with it. Please give me some pointers it would really mean a lot.

[JoshC1977]

Re: How Do I Read The Pitchers Grip? I'm Striking Out Too Much, Even On Beginner.

I was just going to say that the hardest camera to hit from was the broadcast camera. I'd suggest going back to a catcher camera.

Let me guess....your timing is all screwy, right? It sounds counter-intuitive, but try increasing the pitch speed slider. When the pitch speed is at default you think too much. I bumped it up from 5 to 8 last night and I was in a much better rhythm. Give that one tweak a try and see if it helps you.

Also....use the practice mode....it helps a lot....and is actually kinda fun

[UWfan206]

Re: How Do I Read The Pitchers Grip? I'm Striking Out Too Much, Even On Beginner.

U sure increasing pitch speed would help? I might have to check it out myself because right now i have it set one click to the left of default. U know anything about the pitcher's grip or the signs the catchers show on broadcast? Is there something I am not seeing that some of you are?

[cusefan74]

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Yeah you really need to change your view. You need to pick a view that works for you. Obviously your current view is not working for you.

[sydrogerdavid]

Re: How Do I Read The Pitchers Grip? I'm Striking Out Too Much, Even On Beginner.

First of all, I would disagree with you in saying that being new to the series is no excuse. There are guys that have been playing since before 06 The Show and still can't hit very well.

Next, I would say to lower your expectations when using big names players like Cano. Some people, maybe you, press when it comes to these guys because they are supposed to be good. Then you end up chasing pitches and never hit very well with them because you expect to get a hit every time.

[rjackson]

Re: How Do I Read The Pitchers Grip? I'm Striking Out Too Much, Even On Beginner.

It isn't the grip you see in broadcast view-it is the catcher calling for the pitches. 1 finger down is the pitch assigned to X, 2 fingers is O, and so on.

If you stick with catcher view, you will learn the pitch breaks after a bit. Try directional hitting instead of zone in this view. Easier to just hit a button and get timing down.

[RD_Rabin]

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I use Catcher-2 view for batting and let my eyes stay in a 'relaxed focus' in the center of the box, usually this means I'm looking at the pitcher's waist area. It takes practice, but after a few hours of playing this way your subconscious learns to judge where the ball is going. Some kind of visual memory kicks in.

I don't worry about what his hand is doing, I just let my unconscious 'reflexes' gauge the pitch and tell me whether I'm swinging or not.

I plan to swing at every pitch, so my conscious brain is going "We're swinging, we're swinging, we're swinging..." right up to the point where my subconscious goes "BALL - Leave it!" and I don't press the button :wink:

[orion523]

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Hitting is difficult, as it should be, and takes loads and loads of practice. Go to batting practice, and well, practice. Get in the habit of watching the ball, read the break, the velocity, and over time you will get better. There are no shortcuts, it's tough. That said, there's no better feeling than seeing a big fat hanger and tattooing it into the bleachers.

[jergiants]

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I don't know why anyone would tell you to use Broadcast for batting... even if you could see the grip it won't mean much. Try Catcher or Catcher 2 camera and do batting practice.

[Ghost Of The Year]

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I don't know why anyone would tell you to use Broadcast for batting... even if you could see the grip it won't mean much. Try Catcher or Catcher 2 camera and do batting practice.

Agree. Reading the movement is infinitely more important than reading the grip. You'd have to be a masochist to try to bat from the Broadcast Cam.

[UWfan206]

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I play on broadcast just because I want that TV presentation. Okay a poster was saying it isn't the grip but more so on the signs the catcher is throwing. Can someone go in detail what to watch for from the catcher?

[Madden's Jowels]

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I play on broadcast just because I want that TV presentation. Okay a poster was saying it isn't the grip but more so on the signs the catcher is throwing. Can someone go in detail what to watch for from the catcher?

If you want to able to hit, you may have to accept that you're gonna have to sacrifice that presentation.

The amount of people who hit on broadcast is such an extreme minority, I would be surprised if it was higher than 0.01% of players.

Just pitch on broadcast and get your fix of that presentation, and then hit from catcher view. In fact, create a custom camera that's exactly the same as catcher view except lower it slightly so that the bottom of the strike zone aligns exactly with the line between the dirt of the mound and the grass in front of it. If you're not sure what I mean I can get a picture.

But you came here looking for tips, and I think the first tip everyone is going to give you is to change your hitting camera.

[Bobhead]

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Don't get too tangled up in this mythical advantage of seeing the grip on pitches.

Even if that were really a thing, it's ONE advantage, and it doesn't necessarily make the view superior overall. You also have to consider the 40 DISadvantages that come with the view, such as a very poor angle for reading pitch location, and the reduced depth perception.

A different hitting view is the very first thing I'd try.

[cusefan74]

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I play on broadcast just because I want that TV presentation. Okay a poster was saying it isn't the grip but more so on the signs the catcher is throwing. Can someone go in detail what to watch for from the catcher?

You're trying to hit, don't watch the catcher, watch the ball. What people are trying to tell you, is that you need to learn how the pitches move. Watching the catcher is not gonna help you at all. Even if you know the pitch that is being thrown and the location, you still need to know how and where the pitch is gonna break. You just can't see that real well from broadcast view.

[TheBigTicket205]

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You know you've got a great game on your hands when we've gotta talk eachother off the ledge lol! Hitting can be an emotional roller coaster just like IRL... I agree with some of the other posters as well try a few different angles other than broadcast...I understand guys like this view because it makes them feel like they're watching a live game, but your method of trying to pick up the pitch before hand is cheating the game IMO... I'm not knocking it becuase I gave it a go, but it just didnt feel right. I wanna earn my big flies and base hits that feeling is amazing. My advice like some other guys mentioned is to just be patient. Take the first pitch to allow yourself time to read the speed/break of the ball. I've been playing The Show for years and hitting for me can be a dream or a nightmare, but IMO thats the joy of this game, its a journey and adventure all rolled in one. Just dont give up!