"Default" Baserunning: Stealing

[FillyP]

I'm using the "Default" Baserunning controls. L1 leads my guy off, R1 moves him back. However.. L2 just doesn't work. I've tried holding down the button, pressing it at different times, tapping it multiple times, etc. This is a BIG issue because not only can I not steal, I also can't hit-and-run and I can't send the runner on 3-2 counts.

I've never had this issue in previous versions. Normally, you'd press L2 at the start of the pitcher's windup and the runner would take off. What am I doing wrong?

[2kguy]

I'm confused by this too. I can't figure out how to increase the default lead. What am I supposed to hit?

[FillyP]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2kguy

I'm confused by this too. I can't figure out how to increase the default lead. What am I supposed to hit?

If your Baserunning Interface (in Gameplay Settings) is set to "Default", then it's L1 to lead off and R1 to go back. Also, you need to have Baserunning Decisions set to "Assist".

My issue is that I can't steal. Still haven't figured it out.. I must be doing something wrong, because I am having the same issue on PS3/PS4. Anybody have any ideas? My settings for baserunning are -

Baserunning Decisions - Assist
Baserunning Interface - Default
Sliding Decisions - Assist
Runner Windows - On

[swenk16]

I'm having the same problem. I check and double check my settings, but its just not working. can not figure out how to steal

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[Jr.]

My settings are the same, but I haven't had any issues. I press L2 usually before the pitcher comes set, but sometimes late and they still take off.

Another way is to hold the LS in the direction of the runner and press L2. Again, you have to do this early on. If you wait until the pitcher comes set, you may not get the command in, in time.

[Guga]

Well, what I do is press and hold the L2 until the pitcher throws, and then my guy will take off.

But I haven't figured it out how to send just 1 runner (for example just send the runner at 1B, when I have 1st and 3rd).

[FillyP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jr.

My settings are the same, but I haven't had any issues. I press L2 usually before the pitcher comes set, but sometimes late and they still take off. Another way is to hold the LS in the direction of the runner and press L2. Again, you have to do this early on. If you wait until the pitcher comes set, you may not get the command in, in time.

If you have to initiate the steal before the pitcher gets set, then what's the point? I thought the timing aspect was important in previous years.. for example, pressing L2 to steal right as the pitcher started his wind-up was encouraged to get a better jump. If you have to press L2 before he even gets set, then it basically takes the timing element out of the equation completely..

[FillyP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Guga

Well, what I do is press and hold the L2 until the pitcher throws, and then my guy will take off. But I haven't figured it out how to send just 1 runner (for example just send the runner at 1B, when I have 1st and 3rd).

If you're using "Default", then you should use the left stick to point to the runner you want to steal (this will light up their icon on the diamond) and then initiate the steal.