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RaychelSnr · 04-01-2015, 11:21 AM

This year there is a new hitting mechanic in MLB 15 The Show called Directional Hitting. The idea behind this system is rather simple. It's basically timing hitting with the ability to influence the directions of your hits by pushing the left stick in a certain direction.

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Heroesandvillains · 04-01-2015, 11:40 AM

The way you describe it in the write-up implies that there's a timing element to Directional. If that's the case this is the first time I've heard that.

Stormyhog · 04-01-2015, 11:43 AM

I tried t but I still prefer zone hitting as I like to aim for the ball with the left stick. It feels more natural & realistic for me. Not saying I hate directional it's just not for me. That's what I love about the show they give you lot's of options as everyone has different preferences.

Ruffy · 04-01-2015, 11:48 AM

Well time to switch to zone....I thought i was doing what i always do try and aim for the ball with my left stick.

This explains a bunch of opposite field shots I have hit.

juegochamp · 04-01-2015, 11:48 AM

Here is my question: Are you directing the ball as you hit it? Or "guessing" the left or right before the pitch, which will influence the ball. MVP you used to hold the left stick in the direction as you were hitting to influence it. This appears as if you "guess" before the pitch. Am I wrong?

Russell_SCEA · 04-01-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	The way you describe it in the write-up implies that there's a timing element to Directional. If that's the case this is the first time I've heard that.

Of course there's a timing element, it's not an arcade element where you hold up and your guaranteed a fly ball.

cactusruss · 04-01-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by juegochamp


	Here is my question: Are you directing the ball as you hit it? Or "guessing" the left or right before the pitch, which will influence the ball. MVP you used to hold the left stick in the direction as you were hitting to influence it. This appears as if you "guess" before the pitch. Am I wrong?

It's like hitting in MVP... you move the stick as you're hitting. And just because the ball is on the outer half of the plate (as a right handed hitter) and you push the stick to the right, that doesn't mean the ball is absolutely going to go to the right, it all depends on timing too. Same with moving the stick up, down and to the corners.

It feels a lot like I remember hitting in MVP... and that's a good thing.

Actually, having just read the review, it seems like the reviewer is doing it different... hold the stick up (or wherever) before the ball is even thrown. I suppose you can do it like that, if you really need a fly ball or something, but if the pitch is down and away, hold up is going to make getting good contact a lot harder.

RogueHominid · 04-01-2015, 12:06 PM

I like the camera shift, but I want to make sure I'm properly understanding how this works in the game.

I thought that if I was looking for an inside FB, I'd push the R-stick left for a RHB, and would thus have a better chance of pulling a ball in that location. Is that how it works?

Or is it like if I want to hit a fly I hold up on the R-stick?

So, is it where you think the pitch is coming that's at issue, or is it the kind of hit you want to make that's at issue?

04-01-2015, 11:21 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions This year there is a new hitting mechanic in MLB 15 The Show called Directional Hitting. The idea behind this system is rather simple. It's basically timing hitting with the ability to influence the directions of your hits by pushing the left stick in a certain direction. Read More - MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions Platform: PS Vita / PS3 / PS4

04-01-2015, 11:40 AM	#2
Heroesandvillains MVP OVR: 27 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,005 Blog Entries: 1	Re: MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions The way you describe it in the write-up implies that there's a timing element to Directional. If that's the case this is the first time I've heard that.

04-01-2015, 11:43 AM	#3
Stormyhog All Star OVR: 15 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Re: MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions I tried t but I still prefer zone hitting as I like to aim for the ball with the left stick. It feels more natural & realistic for me. Not saying I hate directional it's just not for me. That's what I love about the show they give you lot's of options as everyone has different preferences. moose616 likes this. __________________ "If you don't have anything good to say, say it often"- Ed the sock

04-01-2015, 11:48 AM	#4
Ruffy MVP OVR: 31 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grimsby, Ontario - Canada	Re: MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions Well time to switch to zone....I thought i was doing what i always do try and aim for the ball with my left stick. This explains a bunch of opposite field shots I have hit. __________________ Former Bison, Argonaut, TSN and Sportsnet employee. Gaming since the days of the NES, Atari and Intellivision. Lifelong Hartford Whaler fan.

04-01-2015, 11:48 AM	#5
juegochamp Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2013	Re: MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions Here is my question: Are you directing the ball as you hit it? Or "guessing" the left or right before the pitch, which will influence the ball. MVP you used to hold the left stick in the direction as you were hitting to influence it. This appears as if you "guess" before the pitch. Am I wrong?

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04-01-2015, 12:06 PM	#8
RogueHominid Hall Of Fame OVR: 33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,722	Re: MLB 15 The Show: Directional Hitting Impressions I like the camera shift, but I want to make sure I'm properly understanding how this works in the game. I thought that if I was looking for an inside FB, I'd push the R-stick left for a RHB, and would thus have a better chance of pulling a ball in that location. Is that how it works? Or is it like if I want to hit a fly I hold up on the R-stick? So, is it where you think the pitch is coming that's at issue, or is it the kind of hit you want to make that's at issue? LastActionHero likes this.