MLB 12 The Show Preview - Pulse Pitching, Zone Analog Batting, Collision Awareness

[ryan36]

Lol, maybe I shouldve said "videogamey" . I'm sure it will be well implemented.

I'm more worried about the visual aspect

[tabarnes19_SDS]

I'm looking forward to trying it and this is coming from a classic pitching guy. From what I have read looks alot like classic with a timing element.

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by tabarnes19

I'm looking forward to trying it and this is coming from a classic pitching guy. From what I have read looks alot like classic with a timing element.

On point!

[metal134]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

There has already been a "zone hitting" mode for a few years. "Analog" is the one that was born in 2011, and many (including myself), requested a new mode that combined the two, thus "zone analog". So to answer your question, what you are talking about will definitely be available this year. Also does anyone else feel weird referring to The Show 2011 as "last year?" My how time flies...

The thought of trying to coordinate using zone aiming with swing stick timing is enough to make my head explode.

[nomo17k]

Quote: Originally Posted by metal134

The thought of trying to coordinate using zone aiming with swing stick timing is enough to make my head explode.

I'm actually surprised that most Zone guys here can actually move PCI on fly. That's definitely harder and takes some reflex and skills, but another way of using Zone is to fix PCI around a location and wait for a pitch to come to that location. That's a legit way of increasing solid hits. If I end up using Zone analog, that would be what I will be doing... I don't think I'll ever be good enough to move PCI as the pitch comes to the plate.

A few guys that I pitched against online have amazing abilities to move PCI on fly...... I still wonder how they do it. Takes a lot of practice...

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by ryan36

Lol, maybe I shouldve said "videogamey" . I'm sure it will be well implemented. I'm more worried about the visual aspect

...as am I...

[ILurk]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomo17k

I'm actually surprised that most Zone guys here can actually move PCI on fly. That's definitely harder and takes some reflex and skills, but another way of using Zone is to fix PCI around a location and wait for a pitch to come to that location. That's a legit way of increasing solid hits. If I end up using Zone analog, that would be what I will be doing... I don't think I'll ever be good enough to move PCI as the pitch comes to the plate. A few guys that I pitched against online have amazing abilities to move PCI on fly...... I still wonder how they do it. Takes a lot of practice...

I'm not intending to boast, but I've gotten very good at that.. It feels awesome when I get around on a low and inside pitch and smash it - whether it's a HR or not.

What I do is place my PCI in the upper right or upper left corner depending on what hand the pitcher throws with, then as the ball comes in, I track it from the pitcher's release point.

The variety of hits I get is nice cause of the PCI movement. I've crushed ones up in the zone too, but it's much more rare cause I'm usually late. I've gotten weak bloop hits swinging inside and outside. They sound like cue shots.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Quote: Originally Posted by ILurk

I'm not intending to boast, but I've gotten very good at that.. It feels awesome when I get around on a low and inside pitch and smash it - whether it's a HR or not. What I do is place my PCI in the upper right or upper left corner depending on what hand the pitcher throws with, then as the ball comes in, I track it from the pitcher's release point. The variety of hits I get is nice cause of the PCI movement. I've crushed ones up in the zone too, but it's much more rare cause I'm usually late. I've gotten weak bloop hits swinging inside and outside. They sound like cue shots.

That is a pretty good tip. I will have to give that a try.