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DJ · 06-19-2010, 11:45 AM

Do you use the L-stick when batting or are you a timing-only guy?

I am timing-only. I try and use the L-stick, but I'm terrible at it.

DallasRocks · 06-19-2010, 12:05 PM

I used to but I found myself striking out too much and rolling over on a lot of pitches. Now I just use timing and have cut my strike outs considerably and still hit the ball well

moemoe24 · 06-19-2010, 12:55 PM

Yes I use it everytime except on 3-2 counts. For some reason I made a rule when I first started playing the show 3 years back that I had to use the L stick unless the count was full. IMO just hitting the button makes it less realistic because in real baseball you can't just swing, you have to swing up down in or out. To each his own though, that's what makes this game so good....differet ways to play.

bxgoods · 06-19-2010, 01:26 PM

Yea, you have to on higher difficulty levels

bichettehappens · 06-19-2010, 06:15 PM

Started out using it when I first got the game, sucked.

Switched so I didn't have to, then played a couple games using it again against some friends and did well, so I'm gonna go back to it on my franchise now that I got the timing/eye/pitch recognition down some more

Phillies2010 · 06-19-2010, 06:41 PM

I don't use it that often, but sometimes

the_riot · 06-20-2010, 05:02 AM

I think the best way to practice using the L-stick is to take a few at bats in a game or batting practice and just concentrate on moving your cursor to the ball, don't even worry about swinging.

CBMerling · 06-20-2010, 01:13 PM

What?! I just found out you DONT have to use the L-Stick? Haha.

I use PsychoBulk's sliders on All-Star and have used the L-Stick since I purchased the game. I average around 6-8 strikeouts a game.

But it is hard trying to manage where you think the ball is going to be and if it is a strike/ball, even before the pitcher pitches.

So you gents just use timing and don't even touch the stick?

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06-19-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,772 Blog Entries: 101	Do you use the L-stick when batting? Do you use the L-stick when batting or are you a timing-only guy? I am timing-only. I try and use the L-stick, but I'm terrible at it. __________________ Currently Playing: MLB The Show 25 (PS5)

06-19-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
DallasRocks MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? I used to but I found myself striking out too much and rolling over on a lot of pitches. Now I just use timing and have cut my strike outs considerably and still hit the ball well __________________ LA Angels Dallas Cowboys Anaheim Ducks

06-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#3
moemoe24 Rookie OVR: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,000	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? Yes I use it everytime except on 3-2 counts. For some reason I made a rule when I first started playing the show 3 years back that I had to use the L stick unless the count was full. IMO just hitting the button makes it less realistic because in real baseball you can't just swing, you have to swing up down in or out. To each his own though, that's what makes this game so good....differet ways to play.

06-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#4
bxgoods MVP OVR: 11 Join Date: May 2009	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? Yea, you have to on higher difficulty levels

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06-19-2010, 06:15 PM	#5
bichettehappens MVP OVR: 16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AZ	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? Started out using it when I first got the game, sucked. Switched so I didn't have to, then played a couple games using it again against some friends and did well, so I'm gonna go back to it on my franchise now that I got the timing/eye/pitch recognition down some more

06-19-2010, 06:41 PM	#6
Phillies2010 Rookie OVR: 11 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Blog Entries: 6	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? I don't use it that often, but sometimes __________________ Grinders 12 Online Franchise -Currently in Third Season, New York Giants - Season 1 Super Bowl runner up. Season 2 Super Bowl Champion

06-20-2010, 05:02 AM	#7
the_riot Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? I think the best way to practice using the L-stick is to take a few at bats in a game or batting practice and just concentrate on moving your cursor to the ball, don't even worry about swinging.

06-20-2010, 01:13 PM	#8
CBMerling Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Do you use the L-stick when batting? What?! I just found out you DONT have to use the L-Stick? Haha. I use PsychoBulk's sliders on All-Star and have used the L-Stick since I purchased the game. I average around 6-8 strikeouts a game. But it is hard trying to manage where you think the ball is going to be and if it is a strike/ball, even before the pitcher pitches. So you gents just use timing and don't even touch the stick?

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