To use the L stick or not.

[twiztiddarkangelman]

I have played many games so far of this game and I am very curious if other players use the L stick to hit, or do you just use timing and the X button. I would love to hear other members thoughts about this and also why you use this method of hitting. Thanks a lot in advance for your answers.

[coachpars]

I use the L stick when Im looking for a pitch in a certain spot. if im behind in the count I start with it low and adjust to the high pitch by just releasing my thumb from L stick. Hitting takes so much concentration, i love it!!!!

[PsychoBulk]

No...is the simple answer.

Not needed to hit well, timing and patience are the key.

[pberardi]

Quote: Originally Posted by twiztiddarkangelman

I have played many games so far of this game and I am very curious if other players use the L stick to hit, or do you just use timing and the X button. I would love to hear other members thoughts about this and also why you use this method of hitting. Thanks a lot in advance for your answers.

I use it for situational purposes. When I'm ahead in the count or if the cpu is pounding the knees and I need him to stop. Nothing like a well timed, L stick, power swing to stop that nonsense!

[Scott]

Quote: Originally Posted by PsychoBulk

No...is the simple answer. Not needed to hit well, timing and patience are the key.

I'm kinda confused, how are you supposed to hit balls low in the zone if you don't use the L-stick at all?

[PsychoBulk]

Timing...the batter does the rest.

Ive had this discussion a million times and cant be bothered to do it again, no offence to you at all my man, but trust me, its not needed.

If you want to use it, great, fire away, but i and many others prefer not to and thankfully you can do that otherwise i would struggle

[JayD]

Just one question psycho, do you see a good amount of homers without using the L stick? I was thinking that not using it would hurt a hitters power.

[PsychoBulk]

Yep.

Through 52 franchise games ive hit 47 homers, middle of MLB.