So You Think You Can Pitch? A Not-So-Serious Guide to MLB Tap Baseball 23
Let's face it, hitting home runs is fun. It's like fireworks in your phone. But there's a certain je ne sais quoi to being the guy on the mound, the one orchestrating the whole baseball ballet (minus the tutus...probably). However, pitching in MLB Tap Baseball 23 can feel like trying to herd pigeons in a hurricane. Fear not, fellow aspiring hurlers! This guide will equip you with the knowledge to go from "throwing meatballs" to "throwing heat."
Mastering the Mechanics (or How Not to Bean the Mascot)
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The Tap Dance: Pitching is all about taps. Don't worry, it's not a mandatory pre-game ritual (although it could be entertaining). You'll tap to initiate the pitch, then tap again to set the location and velocity. Here's the tricky part: it's not just point-and-shoot. Think of it like aiming a mischievous puppy at a fire hydrant. There's gonna be some wiggle room.
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Decoding the Diamond: The screen shows a zone with a bunch of blue squares and some red ones (avoid those, they're like the baseball equivalent of a grumpy chihuahua). Aim for the blue squares to paint the corners or get the batter to chase a nasty breaking ball.
Pro Tip: Practice, practice, practice! Head over to "Payoff Pitch" (under the Compete tab) and hone your skills. It's like a virtual batting cage, but for your inner pitching ninja.
Mixing it Up: Your Pitching Arsenal
A one-trick pony gets boring fast, and so do your pitches. MLB Tap Baseball offers a variety of pitches, each with its own special sauce. Here's a crash course:
- Fastball: Your bread and butter. It's fast, it's furious, it (hopefully) gets the batter swinging.
- Slider: Like a fastball's mischievous cousin, it darts in unexpected directions. Great for fooling batters who are sitting on fastballs (unless they're psychic, which would be unfair).
- Changeup: Slows things down like hitting the brakes on a runaway train (hopefully not a real train). Catches batters off guard and throws off their timing.
Remember: Experiment! Find a combo that works for you. Just don't be that guy who throws nothing but curveballs – that's like trying to win a staring contest with a goat. It might work once, but it's a bad strategy in the long run.
The Mental Game: Befuddling the Batter
Pitching isn't all about mechanics. It's a battle of wits! Here's how to outsmart your opponent:
- Mind Games: Keep the batter guessing. Mix up your speeds and locations. Throw a fastball after a bunch of changeups, or surprise them with a curveball right down the middle (just to mess with their head).
- Know Your Enemy: MLB Tap Baseball provides batter information. See if they're a power hitter or a contact guy. This can help you decide what pitches to throw and where to locate them.
Bonus Tip: If all else fails, distract them with a funny hat. It might not work, but hey, it'll make you laugh.
With a little practice and these tips, you'll be baffling batters and striking them out left and right. Remember, pitching is an art, not a science. So have fun with it, unleash your inner Nolan Ryan, and dominate the mound!
