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Aviator87AC · 06-03-2019, 10:37 AM

Quick question about game mechanics. I've always wondered if allowing your pitcher to become "set" prior to throwing a pitch had any affect on their control or velo. I've never seen anything posted specifically claiming this so I always figured it was simply a visual feature that could be ignored (pitch as fast as you want).

Lately I've done some pitching practice with the same pitcher for 30-40 pitches allowing them to become "set" first vs. throwing as fast as I can. I definitely think they are more accurate after becoming "set".

Anyone else? Is there an official game mechanic that talks about this or is it just assumed?

countryboy · 06-03-2019, 10:41 AM

Nothing official that I've seen, but I usually have my pitcher come set before pitching. I'll even pause a moment or two to "focus".

Does it make a difference? I honestly don't know, but I tell myself it does.

forme95 · 06-03-2019, 10:44 AM

I'm the same as countryboy. I let my guy set and then move and pitch. Same, idk if it's relevant or not, but why chance it lol.

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Bullit · 06-03-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	Nothing official that I've seen, but I usually have my pitcher come set before pitching. I'll even pause a moment or two to "focus". Does it make a difference? I honestly don't know, but I tell myself it does.

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Originally Posted by forme95


	I'm the same as countryboy. I let my guy set and then move and pitch. Same, idk if it's relevant or not, but why chance it lol. Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk

Me three. No idea, really if it helps or not. Just feels right. Probably wouldnt change even if I knew it wouldnt matter.

kinsmen7 · 06-03-2019, 12:53 PM

It all depends on how I'm playing. I play with meter pitching, and if I get in a groove, I just cruise through, but if I start missing my spots, or I start getting hit, I'll take the time to get set.

IMO it's more of a personal thing than anything else.

Detroit Tigers · 06-03-2019, 01:55 PM

I have ALWAYS wondered this, and I swear to God there’s a difference, not just with getting set but overall pace and timing too.

.... But honestly I have no idea 🤣

CujoMatty · 06-03-2019, 03:10 PM

It’s probably a mental thing.

If you aren’t having the pitcher “set” himself it probably means you are rushing and not quite concentrating at the level if you were taking your time. Hence more erratic.

I find I pitch way better if I slow myself down but it’s all on me and not an actual game mechanic.

All this is assuming you pitch using the meter or analog. If not than I have no idea lol.

forme95 · 06-03-2019, 03:15 PM

Well now that I think about it.....
Perez, lefty reliever for Cleveland. He has a set and then pitches, but he will also speed things up and skip the set and fast pitch..... So....... Lol

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06-03-2019, 10:37 AM	#1
Aviator87AC Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Oct 2012	Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? Quick question about game mechanics. I've always wondered if allowing your pitcher to become "set" prior to throwing a pitch had any affect on their control or velo. I've never seen anything posted specifically claiming this so I always figured it was simply a visual feature that could be ignored (pitch as fast as you want). Lately I've done some pitching practice with the same pitcher for 30-40 pitches allowing them to become "set" first vs. throwing as fast as I can. I definitely think they are more accurate after becoming "set". Anyone else? Is there an official game mechanic that talks about this or is it just assumed? Noiziv likes this. __________________ Born Seattle, live Denver. #gohawks #gorox

06-03-2019, 10:41 AM	#2
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,629 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? Nothing official that I've seen, but I usually have my pitcher come set before pitching. I'll even pause a moment or two to "focus". Does it make a difference? I honestly don't know, but I tell myself it does. made in eu, shark547, jrnlgrn and 7 others like this. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

06-03-2019, 10:44 AM	#3
forme95 MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N of Tampa, Fl Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? I'm the same as countryboy. I let my guy set and then move and pitch. Same, idk if it's relevant or not, but why chance it lol. Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk Bullit and countryboy like this. __________________ Gotta love the RAH RAH club. Always a perfect product..... with blinders on Franchise SIM is dead. Find your favorite iterations and play it forever. Card games are whats "now" and games will cater in that direction and forget realism. Just have fun and play :)

06-03-2019, 12:53 PM	#5
kinsmen7 MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2016	Re: Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? It all depends on how I'm playing. I play with meter pitching, and if I get in a groove, I just cruise through, but if I start missing my spots, or I start getting hit, I'll take the time to get set. IMO it's more of a personal thing than anything else. seanhazz1 likes this.

06-03-2019, 01:55 PM	#6
Detroit Tigers MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2018	Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? I have ALWAYS wondered this, and I swear to God there’s a difference, not just with getting set but overall pace and timing too. .... But honestly I have no idea 🤣 __________________ Just one man’s opinion. I don’t actually care about any of this.

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06-03-2019, 03:10 PM	#7
CujoMatty Member of Rush Nation OVR: 4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5,403 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? It’s probably a mental thing. If you aren’t having the pitcher “set” himself it probably means you are rushing and not quite concentrating at the level if you were taking your time. Hence more erratic. I find I pitch way better if I slow myself down but it’s all on me and not an actual game mechanic. All this is assuming you pitch using the meter or analog. If not than I have no idea lol. Noiziv, Caulfield and Ace1234NY like this. __________________ 2016 NLL Champion Saskatchewan Rush 2018 NLL Champion Saskatchewan Rush 2019 CEBL Champion Saskatchewan Rattlers

06-03-2019, 03:15 PM	#8
forme95 MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N of Tampa, Fl Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pitcher getting "set" before throwing? Well now that I think about it..... Perez, lefty reliever for Cleveland. He has a set and then pitches, but he will also speed things up and skip the set and fast pitch..... So....... Lol Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk __________________ Gotta love the RAH RAH club. Always a perfect product..... with blinders on Franchise SIM is dead. Find your favorite iterations and play it forever. Card games are whats "now" and games will cater in that direction and forget realism. Just have fun and play :)

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