How Steal A Base?

[apclr]

I am aware how to steal a base by holding onto L2 and then releasing right before the pitcher delivers the ball to the plate, but is there an easier way to do this? This is the most frustrating part of the game for an otherwise amazing game for me. I remember on the PSP Vita all I had to do was take a small lead and press L2, and I wish it was as easy as that. Does pressing bunt before I steal make a difference? Thanks!

[testorz]

Quote: Originally Posted by apclr

I am aware how to steal a base by holding onto L2 and then releasing right before the pitcher delivers the ball to the plate, but is there an easier way to do this? This is the most frustrating part of the game for an otherwise amazing game for me. I remember on the PSP Vita all I had to do was take a small lead and press L2, and I wish it was as easy as that. Does pressing bunt before I steal make a difference? Thanks!

If I want to steal 2nd, I hold L2 and press triangle and release both.

[apclr]

so hold both buttons and release when??? i hate that you are supposed to release when the pitches goes into his motion but there is no set number of times a pitchers look back to check a runner..

[ajs41072]

Quote: Originally Posted by apclr

so hold both buttons and release when??? i hate that you are supposed to release when the pitches goes into his motion but there is no set number of times a pitchers look back to check a runner..

I'm not aware of any reason to hold triangle, that would show bunt and if playing online, might tip off the other team you're going to steal if the batter goes into a bunt animation.

As you said, you just hold L2 and release when the pitcher goes into his motion. I look at it as if I'm a runner on base trying to read the pitchers motion and release L2 at the right time. You have to have a good runner with a steal rating and time it right to get a good jump. Also helps if the pitch you go on is an offspeed pitch. If online, you can press L1 to get an extra step in your lead (only do this if you see your opponent just pitching quickly and paying no attention to the runner). If not online, pressing L1 will mostly draw a throw over and you might get picked off. It's not easy, but I guess it shouldn't be too easy or all players could have a decent shot at stealing a base.

[apclr]

Quote: Originally Posted by ajs41072

I'm not aware of any reason to hold triangle, that would show bunt and if playing online, might tip off the other team you're going to steal if the batter goes into a bunt animation. As you said, you just hold L2 and release when the pitcher goes into his motion. I look at it as if I'm a runner on base trying to read the pitchers motion and release L2 at the right time. You have to have a good runner with a steal rating and time it right to get a good jump. Also helps if the pitch you go on is an offspeed pitch. If online, you can press L1 to get an extra step in your lead (only do this if you see your opponent just pitching quickly and paying no attention to the runner). If not online, pressing L1 will mostly draw a throw over and you might get picked off. It's not easy, but I guess it shouldn't be too easy or all players could have a decent shot at stealing a base.

i do all that stuff, but i was just thinking there has to be an easier way to do this. this is actually weird bc i find it easier to steal with slow players bc the pitcher doesn't show any attention to them whatsoever.

[lere2001]

Just press L2. The runner will attempt a steal.

[apclr]

how successful is that? not very i'm assuming lol.

[lere2001]

It's been quite successful with me when I choose the right counts, situations, and baserunners to run with.