Alot of things can determine/move your PCI. Swing timing has a huge part in where your PCI ends up. Even with good timing and placement with your PCI doesn't matter if you're too early or too late. I have thought that there was no way my PCI could end up where it did sometimes. Then I look at the timing and it was always too early or late. Take time to practice and it will start to feel like an extension of your hand like any other game. I have played 4 years and its still the hardest part of the game for me. Took me almost 2 years just to make world series. It's a hard [censored] game lol!!! Practice practice practice! I promise you will see a difference after a bit.