I lurked a bit beforehand, and didn't find any conclusive answers, so sorry if I missed any potential answers. I've been playing RTTS, and I've stumbled upon a few things that I just can't figure out.
1. I've been bouncing between a bunch of batting stances(Adam Eaton, Josh Donaldson, Hanley Ramirez, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, currently Babe Ruth), and really developed a liking, or at least a comfort level with the ones that have high, or slow strides. I just wanted to know if there's any real benefits or drawbacks to the style of stride?
2. I like to steal bases, a lot. sometimes I'll try to go from first to third on two pitches. Problem is, I can't take leads, without getting a dozen pickoff attempts, and slide step 95mph fastballs. This isn't an issue most of the time when trying to take second, but getting to third is really tough, especially when you can't see the second baseman and the pitcher at the same time. I try the 'hold back until he stretches' trick, but the jump is atrocious when I do that, and get thrown out often. Related: at 80 speed, is it a wise idea to think about taking home?
3. I want to know just how to do the aforementioned slide step. on a file with a pitcher, baserunners have free bases because I can't slide step. Is it even possible?
Bonus question. Why is it so easy to get called up to the bigs?
1. I've been bouncing between a bunch of batting stances(Adam Eaton, Josh Donaldson, Hanley Ramirez, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, currently Babe Ruth), and really developed a liking, or at least a comfort level with the ones that have high, or slow strides. I just wanted to know if there's any real benefits or drawbacks to the style of stride?
2. I like to steal bases, a lot. sometimes I'll try to go from first to third on two pitches. Problem is, I can't take leads, without getting a dozen pickoff attempts, and slide step 95mph fastballs. This isn't an issue most of the time when trying to take second, but getting to third is really tough, especially when you can't see the second baseman and the pitcher at the same time. I try the 'hold back until he stretches' trick, but the jump is atrocious when I do that, and get thrown out often. Related: at 80 speed, is it a wise idea to think about taking home?
3. I want to know just how to do the aforementioned slide step. on a file with a pitcher, baserunners have free bases because I can't slide step. Is it even possible?
Bonus question. Why is it so easy to get called up to the bigs?
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