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  • Pielet
    Pro
    • Nov 2008
    • 768

    #1

    Recognizing Changeup?

    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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  • Mr. Fascinating
    Rookie
    • Jul 2009
    • 70

    #2
    Re: Recognizing Changeup?

    If it's low I hold off. No way for me to tell if it's a FB or CH.

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    • eyeamg0dly
      MVP
      • May 2009
      • 1675

      #3
      Re: Recognizing Changeup?

      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.
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      • az25
        Rookie
        • Jul 2009
        • 75

        #4
        Re: Recognizing Changeup?

        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.

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        • Ruffy
          MVP
          • Feb 2008
          • 1525

          #5
          Re: Recognizing Changeup?

          Originally posted by eyeamg0dly
          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.

          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!
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          • Speedy
            #Ace
            • Apr 2008
            • 16168

            #6
            Re: Recognizing Changeup?

            Solution: guess pitch.
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            • Ruffy
              MVP
              • Feb 2008
              • 1525

              #7
              Re: Recognizing Changeup?

              Originally posted by WakeUnc2321
              Solution: guess pitch.
              For some sure.

              But the challenge with everything off is soo dam fun...there are days I smack the ball and there are days I can't hit anything.
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              • jbrew2411
                MVP
                • Dec 2007
                • 2559

                #8
                Re: Recognizing Changeup?

                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!

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                • bigal093
                  Banned
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 529

                  #9
                  Re: Recognizing Changeup?

                  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.

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                  • bigal093
                    Banned
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 529

                    #10
                    Re: Recognizing Changeup?

                    Originally posted by jbrew2411
                    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.
                    I agree completely with the batting training. When i first did it, i though that it looked useless, but IT ACTUALLY HELPED A LOT.

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                    • Pielet
                      Pro
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 768

                      #11
                      Re: Recognizing Changeup?

                      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.
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