Need some help on this as it kills me when combined with a 4sfb. I always seem to be way out in front. What tips do people have for recognizing it out of the way and determining it's drop. It seems whenever I let it go it is flatter than normal and crosses my knees.
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If it's low I hold off. No way for me to tell if it's a FB or CH. -
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i have the same problem, only thing i can say is watch for all breaking pitches and just give up the 4sfb unless its a count that you know its coming, 3-1 or 3-0 as an example.Comment
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That's the whole point of the Changeup, you go for it, that's the result the pitcher was looking for. I'd say just tip your cap. It really depends on the pitcher too, some pitchers just have better changeups.
The best thing to look for is the difference in speed between the 4 seam and the changeup. 8-12 MPH and you really gotta pay attention, but even then it's still tough as hell to recognize. The guys who's changeups are only 4-5 MPH off are much easier but can still fool you.Comment
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Bad advice.
Great MLB hitters have said this......look for Fastballs and adjust to the breaking stuff. Being able to adjust makes great hitters.
If your facing a guy that mixes it up well. Not much you can do.
Remember in reality most hitting coaches stress you might get 1 good pitch to hit per at bat.
Keep at it. A good slider kills me!Former Bison, Argonaut, TSN and Sportsnet employee.
Gaming since the days of the NES, Atari and Intellivision.
Lifelong Hartford Whaler fan.Comment
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Solution: guess pitch.Originally posted by Gibson88Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.Comment
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Former Bison, Argonaut, TSN and Sportsnet employee.
Gaming since the days of the NES, Atari and Intellivision.
Lifelong Hartford Whaler fan.Comment
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RTTS has helped me on this. The batting training is a great tool when you get the change. I try to lay off the low and outside pitches. If you can layoff long enough I have found that I will get a fastball or breaking pitch that I can handle. I have to tell my self to wait because I was always out in front when I first started playing this game. I play on pitch speed at default.Relax, it's just a video game!Comment
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Sometimes i do better with guess pitch 1/4, and sometimes i do better on no feedback. I dont see any reason to go on any other levels(except maybe default). The plus with no feedback, is that you get much more of a bonus, and it seems like in general i can hit the ball harder, not just inside pitches. I can smack an outside pitch over the shortstop with some lift. I feel like i have more plate vision. and this is great to use if your in a slump.Comment
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RTTS has helped me on this. The batting training is a great tool when you get the change. I try to lay off the low and outside pitches. If you can layoff long enough I have found that I will get a fastball or breaking pitch that I can handle. I have to tell my self to wait because I was always out in front when I first started playing this game. I play on pitch speed at default.Comment
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I play with Psycho's All Star sliders. An experiment I am trying is moving the pitch speed to 0 and try that for a week, to force me to wait what appears to be an eternity for any sub 90 mph pitches. Once accustomed I will go back to the normal speed and see if the forced waiting pays off for a straight change.
Also bottom line now is I'll put the PCI a little bit lower than default and simply take those pitches lower than that.Thank you to all the men and women who serve in this great nations armed forces.Comment
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