Batting Tips - How to Hit the Ball in MLB Rivals. This article includes recommended batting controls and how to train players to improve their batting performance.
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Batting Tips
Swing with Good Timing
The most important thing in batting is the timing of your swing. The direction and angle of the batted ball change depending on your swing timing.. Good timing increases the probability of getting a hit, so practice hitting various types of pitches with good timing.
| Meaning of Timing Display | |
|---|---|
| good | Swing timing is just right |
| just early | Swing is slightly early |
| just late | Swing is slightly late |
| early | Swing is early |
| late | Swing is late |
| too early | Swing is too early |
| too late | Swing is too late |
Hit Pitches in the Hot Zone
Each player has hot zones and cold zones set, and hitting a pitch in the hot zone increases batted ball speed and distance.. It's recommended to only swing at pitches in the hot zone until the count reaches two strikes.
Predict Pitches Towards the Area with More Hot Zones
During batting, you can predict the pitch in one of four directions: up, down, left, or right. If the pitch is thrown in the predicted direction, the pitch location will be displayed, making it easier to hit with good timing.
In PvP, Consider the Opponent's Pitching Tendencies
In PvP matches, it's important to read the opponent's pitching tendencies. For example, if the opponent always throws the first pitch low, predicting the pitch downwards will likely make it easier to hit. Be conscious of reading the opponent's pitching tendencies during the match..
Adjust Swing Timing Based on Pitch Location
To hit with good timing, the pitch location is crucial. Swing earlier for high pitches and inside pitches, and later for low pitches and outside pitches to make it easier to hit with good timing.
Don't Swing at Balls
Even if you swing at a ball with good timing, it's unlikely to become a hit. The probability of getting an out is high, so try to identify and not swing at balls.
Recommended Batting Control Settings
Change the Viewpoint
When batting, you can change the viewpoint using the camera button in the upper right. You can choose from three types of viewpoints, so change to the one that is easiest for you to play with.
If the Game is Lagging, Lower the Resolution
You can adjust the game screen resolution from the Environment Settings in the menu. If the game lags during operation, it becomes difficult to time your batting. If you feel the game is running slow, try lowering the resolution to play.
How to Train to Improve Batting Performance
Prioritize Increasing Power and Contact
It is recommended to prioritize increasing a player's Power and Contact as their main stats. Power affects the batted ball's flight distance, and Contact affects the probability of getting a hit. Stats like Power and Contact can be increased through enhancements and training.
Enhance Potential Abilities
Increasing a player's batting performance through Potential Abilities makes it easier to get hits. Since batting controls are often used in PLAY BALL content, it is recommended to prioritize enhancing 'Full Swing,' which increases batted ball speed, and 'Clutch,' which increases the probability of a hit.
Acquire Skills that Increase Power and Contact
Some skills increase Power and Contact. In particular, acquiring 'Batting Machine,' which unconditionally improves batting performance, or 'Clutch Hitter,' which increases Power according to the number of runners, makes it easier to get hits. Also, the higher the skill's rarity, the greater the increase in stats.
