The Art of the Slide: How to Avoid Being an MLB The Show 21 PS4 Wipeout
Ah, the slide. The ballet of baseball, the poetry of...well, scraping your backside on dirt. But hey, a well-timed slide can be the difference between safe and out, between hero and goat (looking at you, rookie who tried to steal home against Clayton Kershaw). So, how do you master this crucial skill and avoid becoming a meme on Twitch? Let's break it down, folks.
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Sliding is all about finesse. You're not a runaway shopping cart careening into a base. You're a sleek mongoose dodging a grumpy cobra (replace with animal of your choice). That being said, there will be scrapes. Invest in some good sliding pants, because trust me, the carpet won't cut it.
Now, Back to the Game: A Slidetastic Tutorial
Here's the nitty-gritty:
- Hold that Left Bumper: This is like yelling "Incoming!" before your glorious display of athleticism. But don't hold it too early! You'll look like you're moonwalking towards the base (not a bad look if you're celebrating a homer, though).
- The Stick of Destiny: Now comes the fun part. Flick the right analog stick up for a feet-first slide, or down for a head-first dive. Tip: Practice in batting practice. Head-first slides are dramatic as heck, but feet-first might be safer for those daring steals of home.
Bonus Round: The "Oh Crap, I Gotta Make This Base" Slide
For those "out-by-a-whisker" situations, there's a little trick. Hold that left bumper as usual, but don't touch the right stick. The game will decide your fate, a sliding roulette of sorts. It's not the most graceful option, but hey, sometimes desperate times call for desperate slides.
Remember, Rookie: With Great Slides Comes Great Responsibility
- Think Twice About Stealing Home: Unless you're Rickey Henderson, maybe cool it on the home-stealing attempts. There's a reason they call it "suicide squeeze."
- Slide Smart, Not Hard: A well-timed slide can break up a double play, but a flailing dive might just take out the fielder (and earn you an ejection).
- Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering the slide takes time. Don't be afraid to look a little silly in practice mode. After all, what's more embarrassing: a practice wipeout, or getting tagged out because you forgot how to slide?
So there you have it, folks! With a little practice and a whole lot of lessoning from your inevitable dirt encounters, you'll be sliding into bases like a pro in no time. Now get out there and make those highlight-reel plays (without the highlight-reel wipeouts, hopefully).
