Tips to Stealing Bases?
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Stealing against the CPU is terrible. A while ago I got an extra lead with Biggio, 2-0 count, pitcher used slow delivery, slider inside, and I still got thrown out by 2 steps, by Mitch Garver. I also pressed L2 a second time to try and get a better jump, but there was no response by the runner. I have stopped trying to steal because baserunning has been the weakest item of gameplay this year, imo. Even worse than fielding.
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Dont waste the out.. stay on 1st haha
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Left trigger press and release to tell runner to steal then hold down left shoulder. He will get good jump then
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@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
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@Boneman05 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?
Are you talking about against the computer because unless it is a player lock the cpu gets you almost every time.
Yes, against the CPU in conquest, play vs cpu, etc.
Steal on a 2-1 count
That's my usual rule. I'm referring more to holding and when to release L2 to steal.
Don’t hold it just click L2 and let the computer do it. You can take a lead also last second and spring yourself into the jump
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Yeah. @SDwinder uses the method that seems to work best for me. Point at the runner with the stick and hit R2. As soon and you see the pitcher start to wind up mash R1 and that seems to help them get a good jump. This isn't a fool proof way but it's the way that works the best for me.
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Vs CPU, I’d do it with runners on 1st and 2nd. Whole lot easier, and twice the result.
Or you could just safety squeeze about any baserunner in from 3rd and it counts as a steal as long as you have it selected for him to steal home. Just get the bunt down.
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What's the best method to steal when you're doing moments like the Jackie Robinson moment and playing in the player lock mode? I'm getting my three hits but struggling to steal the two bases.
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@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Boneman05 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?
Are you talking about against the computer because unless it is a player lock the cpu gets you almost every time.
Yes, against the CPU in conquest, play vs cpu, etc.
Once pitcher sets hold R2. Then press L2, L1 twice. Wait 3 sec then release R2. Will work everytime with a player 75+ steal/speed. And sometimes slower.
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@JoeTheGamePlayer said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
What's the best method to steal when you're doing moments like the Jackie Robinson moment and playing in the player lock mode? I'm getting my three hits but struggling to steal the two bases.
In the Jackie moments if you just need the stolen bases, no matter where you hit the ball stop at first. Ideally will give you two chances to steal. Since the CPU batters are quick counted after you get on just try to steal at every possible chance and hope for the best. I don’t take a lead off of first but on second it appears the computer will allow you to take a lead.
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@QuinnyMcQuinn said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@JoeTheGamePlayer said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
What's the best method to steal when you're doing moments like the Jackie Robinson moment and playing in the player lock mode? I'm getting my three hits but struggling to steal the two bases.
In the Jackie moments if you just need the stolen bases, no matter where you hit the ball stop at first. Ideally will give you two chances to steal. Since the CPU batters are quick counted after you get on just try to steal at every possible chance and hope for the best. I don’t take a lead off of first but on second it appears the computer will allow you to take a lead.
So it's pretty much a crapshoot, no way to get an advantage when trying to steal from first to second in player lock mode?
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@czyzdustries said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Boneman05 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
@Catman9186 said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
No matter what I can't get on a consistent result of how quickly runners jump, even if they have a 80+ SB attribute. Any tips how to get better jumps?
Are you talking about against the computer because unless it is a player lock the cpu gets you almost every time.
Yes, against the CPU in conquest, play vs cpu, etc.
Once pitcher sets hold R2. Then press L2, L1 twice. Wait 3 sec then release R2. Will work everytime with a player 75+ steal/speed. And sometimes slower.
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If you are player locked, do not look at the opposing pitcher. Look at the opposing catcher. The second he makes any movement take off. I usually don't take any steps off base. I just do the lean.
So lean... Catcher moves and go.
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Helpful information....One question, when you say "do the lean" what do you mean by that?
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@JoeTheGamePlayer said in Tips to Stealing Bases?:
Helpful information....One question, when you say "do the lean" what do you mean by that?
If you hold down R1 they will lean to the right and get a better jump when you see the catcher move. It really seems to help with the initial jump when you take off.
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I dont wait for the windup, watch the pitchers head. As soon as he turns it off you back to the hitter is the time to go. Just be careful some pitchers like to wait a few seconds before they actually start their motion.
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