MLB 15 The Show: Zone Hitting Guide (Video)

[iLLWiLL]

Quote: Originally Posted by baseballsim

I tried Bobhead's technique but found myself actually pushing down on R3 - which I think causes drag bunts which usually result in pop-ups in the infield. I going back to the 90 degree thumb.

R3? The right stick?

I incidentally push down on L3 (left stick), but thankfully L3 has no function.

[baseballsim]

Sorry. Meant L3. In any case, I did see a lot of check swings pop-up in the infield for some reason.

[iLLWiLL]

Quote: Originally Posted by baseballsim

Sorry. Meant L3. In any case, I did see a lot of check swings pop-up in the infield for some reason.

If you're check-swinging it's your other thumb that is the problem.

[baseballsim]

Well, the problem seemed to go away when I used something that was more comfortable to me.

[FenwayMac]

For what it's worth I think I have stumbled upon something that works pretty well so I wanted to share it with you, if it even only helps a few of you to hit the ball better

Firstly, I use the bottom of my knuckle. For some time I tried the 90 degree thumb and it just was not consistant for me.

Secondly, I have Kontrol Freek, so I have a concave control that my bottom of knuckle fit snugly in. Whether this matters or not I don't know, but it is comfortable instead of awkward. Just place the rest of your hand however it is comfortable on the controller, I have my two smallest fingers on the left handle, middle under the base, and index around L1 and L2, but whatever works.

I do NOT push down on L3, just rest the knuckle pad on the surface.

Now here is the part that really worked for me. While awaiting the pitch I lightly, but consistantly wiggle the stick side to side. Not a lot, just a fraction both direction, but the key is a steady side-to-side where you feel in control. If it feels awkward "step away from the plate" and readjust.

Now that your PCI is taken care of, you can just focus on the pitch. Watch the pitch, focus on a large portion of the strike zone but not the whole zone unless protecting the plate. Focus on timing the swing.

What the wiggle did for me is somehow cause my brain to react much more quickly and accurately to pitch location, while my main focus is watching pitch location and timing my swing.

This may sound odd, but I encourage you to do some BP and try it for about 5-10 rounds on discipline and watch where you PCI ends up after each swing.

My result has been more solid hits, and even the outs feel solid and controlled. Much less shallow pop ups and choppers!

Flat knuckle, controlled wiggle. Try it!