Sliding into first

[pjs24]

As good as this game is on SO many fronts, the sliding into first idiocy nearly RUINS the entire game. It's the dumbest f'n play in baseball, it's NEVER viable and yet the computer automatically makes my guys slide into first REGULARLY. Please, please, please fix this idiocy. It's soooo bad.

[ScouserHUN]

Re: Sliding into first

30+ games played, never seen a slide to first base


Küldve az én iPad-ről Tapatalk használatával

[ShaBoomer]

Re: Sliding into first

Me neither, unless I do it myself.

I wouldn't say it's "NEVER" viable either. Happens in real life quite often.

[CRIP4LIFE]

Re: Sliding into first

60 games in (55 or so franchise, the rest exhibition)... i've seen the slide into 1st base once -- and i manually did it on purpose that time.

[forme95]

Re: Sliding into first

Same here. Saw a guy do it on youtube lol. But I have nt seen it in the game myself.

[Jr.]

Re: Sliding into first

As good as this game is on SO many fronts, the sliding into first idiocy nearly RUINS the entire game. It's the dumbest f'n play in baseball, it's NEVER viable and yet the computer automatically makes my guys slide into first REGULARLY. Please, please, please fix this idiocy. It's soooo bad.

If you're using analog hitting, try releasing the Right Stick quicker after your swing as you might be pre-loading a head first slide without even realizing it if you're still pushing up on the RS after the swing has completed.

If you're not, I don't know what to tell you.

[ManiacMatt1782]

Re: Sliding into first

As good as this game is on SO many fronts, the sliding into first idiocy nearly RUINS the entire game. It's the dumbest f'n play in baseball, it's NEVER viable and yet the computer automatically makes my guys slide into first REGULARLY. Please, please, please fix this idiocy. It's soooo bad.

sounds like your controller needs to be re-calibrated as it thinks dead center is something different. Simply restarting the system and making sure the sticks were not being touched at all, re-calibrated controllers on older systems, I do not know if that works on the new gen.

[bcruise]

Re: Sliding into first

Yeah, I don't really know what people do to cause this, but it's clear there are people who seem to have issues with it every single year. And it never happens to me.

With no motion control sliding on PS4, I'm guessing it's probably holding the analog stick too long after a swing like someone else mentioned.

[pjs24]

Re: Sliding into first

Me neither, unless I do it myself.

I wouldn't say it's "NEVER" viable either. Happens in real life quite often.

I didn't say it never happens in real life, just that it's never the right move. Scientifically, it's absolutely idiotic.

[pjs24]

Re: Sliding into first

If you're using analog hitting, try releasing the Right Stick quicker after your swing as you might be pre-loading a head first slide without even realizing it if you're still pushing up on the RS after the swing has completed.

If you're not, I don't know what to tell you.

Ooh, you might be dead on. Thank you!! I'll do some button swinging for a bit and see if the frequency is still sky-high because I've played about 30 games and seen it at least 15 times (no exaggeration).

[pjs24]

Re: Sliding into first

If you're using analog hitting, try releasing the Right Stick quicker after your swing as you might be pre-loading a head first slide without even realizing it if you're still pushing up on the RS after the swing has completed.

If you're not, I don't know what to tell you.

sounds like your controller needs to be re-calibrated as it thinks dead center is something different. Simply restarting the system and making sure the sticks were not being touched at all, re-calibrated controllers on older systems, I do not know if that works on the new gen.

I'll try it out! Thanks for the tip!!

[wolfpack23]

Re: Sliding into first

I didn't say it never happens in real life, just that it's never the right move. Scientifically, it's absolutely idiotic.

On the contrary sliding into first is a very smart move if the first basemen gets pulled off of the base on a throw towards the runner or if he has to jump to catch a ball and needs to apply a tag. In those instances it is absolutely the right call.

However, if the runner is just going through the bag then yes it is not a smart play as it is quicker to stay on your feet.

Also it must be something where you are pre-loading the slide unintentionally after you hit the ball.

[ShaBoomer]

Re: Sliding into first

On the contrary sliding into first is a very smart move if the first basemen gets pulled off of the base on a throw towards the runner or if he has to jump to catch a ball and needs to apply a tag. In those instances it is absolutely the right call.

However, if the runner is just going through the bag then yes it is not a smart play as it is quicker to stay on your feet.

Not always true. Sometimes it's faster to slide than to keep running. Sometimes it also has to do with the alignment of your gait (how your stride lines up with reaching the base).

Sometimes runners feel like they need to slide because they've gotten their stride out of whack and may not make it to the bag on a full stride.

But I will agree, if you're not a naturally fast runner or a natural head-first slider, not very smart. Just ask Josh Hamilton and the Angels.

[wolfpack23]

Re: Sliding into first

But I will agree, if you're not a naturally fast runner or a natural head-first slider, not very smart. Just ask Josh Hamilton and the Angels.

Haha as an A's fan I laughed when I saw him try that. Just hit bombs and swing at everything thrown in your general direction Josh. I think the guy that utilizes the headfirst slide the best is Nick Punto.

I played D-1 baseball and for me sliding into first was not a part of my game unless the 1st basemen was pulled off of the base in my direction. However, I have played with and against guys that were generally very effective at doing it on close plays. You just have to be smart about it because it is very easy to jam fingers and wrists as well as getting stepped on (not fun).

[ShaBoomer]

Re: Sliding into first

Haha as an A's fan I laughed when I saw him try that. Just hit bombs and swing at everything thrown in your general direction Josh. I think the guy that utilizes the headfirst slide the best is Nick Punto.

I played D-1 baseball and for me sliding into first was not a part of my game unless the 1st basemen was pulled off of the base in my direction. However, I have played with and against guys that were generally very effective at doing it on close plays. You just have to be smart about it because it is very easy to jam fingers and wrists as well as getting stepped on (not fun).

I played with a guy who got spiked in his hand after being stepped on while sliding into first. Never played in the field again (that season anyway). Our coach read him the riot act for 20 minutes after the game.

I personally never do it, as like you, it's not part of my game. I've only ever done it once and it was because I thought I was going to get beaned by a bad throw. It wasn't strategy, it was self-preservation.