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Zone and Directional Hitting Controls for PS4 and PS5
- Move Plate Coverage Indicator (Zone): Left Analog
- Direction and Fly/Groundball (Directional): Left Analog
- Contact Swing: O
- Normal Swing: X
- Power Swing: Square
- Check Swing: Release
- Sacrifice Bunt (Late): Triangle (hold)
- Drag Bunt (Early): Triangle (hold)
- Influence Bunt Direction: R→ or R←
Pure Analog Hitting Controls for PS4 and PS5
- Select Contact/Power Swing (Before Stride): O / SquareBegin Stride (if enabled): R↓
- Normal Swing: R↑
- Contact Swing: R→
- Power Swing: R←
- Check Swing: Release
Pre-Pitch Hitting Controls for PS4 and PS5
- Guess Pitch (if enabled): R2 + Pitch
- Guess Pitch Location (if allowed): R2 + Left Analog
- View Defense and Ratings: R3
- Quick Menu: D-Pad↑
- Pitcher Attributes/Player Quirks: D-Pad←
- Pitching/Batting Breakdown: D-Pad→
- Call Timeout: D-Pad ↓
Zone and Directional Hitting Controls for Xbox One and Series X|S
- Move Plate Coverage Indicator (Zone): Left Analog
- Direction and Fly/Groundball (Directional): Left Analog
- Contact Swing: B
- Normal Swing: A
- Power Swing: X
- Check Swing: Release
- Sacrifice Bunt (Late): Y (hold)
- Drag Bunt (Early): Y (hold)
- Influence Bunt Direction: R→ or R←
Pure Analog Hitting Controls for Xbox One and Series X|S
- Select Contact/Power Swing (Before Stride): B / X
- Begin Stride (if enabled): R↓
- Normal Swing: R↑
- Contact Swing: R→
- Power Swing: R←
- Check Swing: Release
Pre-Pitch Hitting Controls for Xbox One and Series X|S
- Guess Pitch (if enabled): RT + Pitch
- Guess Pitch Location (if enabled): RT + Left Analog
- View Defense and Ratings: R3
- Quick Menu: D-Pad↑
- Pitcher Attributes/Player Quirks: D-Pad←
- Pitching/Batting Breakdown: D-Pad→
- Call Timeout: D-Pad ↓
How To Hit In MLB The Show 21 Xbox
You can choose from three different hitting interfaces in MLB The Show 21 that will affect what you do during each at-bat. Below are the details of each control type:
Directional: This is a timing-based method of hitting. You can change the trajectory by moving the left analog stick in a particular direction. Flyballs will be favored if you influence them up, but ground balls will be favored if you influence them down. Similar to the way you push left or right, it will affect which side you hit.
- You should also remember that while your swing will be affected by the direction you push, other factors like the pitcher, pitch type, timing as well as player statistics will have an impact on how your hit.
Zone: Zone hitting is a combination of timing-based hitting with positioning. Before the ball reaches the plate, you will need to move the Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI). Then time your swing to connect with the ball. Your statistics, the type and timing of your swing, as well as the pitch type and statistics of your pitcher will all determine the outcome.
Pure Analog: Pure analog hitting uses the right stick instead of buttons. While timing your swing is important, you can alter the PCI by moving slightly to the left or right. You can push up for a normal swing. Pushing to the left or right will give you contact swings. For a power swing, you can push down or up. Like all the other hitting types, the outcome will depend on the pitcher, pitch type, and timing.
Tips for hitting in The Show 21
1. Choose the Best Hitting Controls For You
Some players prefer to time their swing using a batter’s Stride. They opt for Pure Analog. Directional is more famous for beginners to baseball and The Show. The Zone is the most difficult.
2. Pure Analog Allows You to Understand the Stances and Steps.
Pure Analog will help you understand the stances of each batter. Some people, such as Will Smith from the Los Angeles Dodgers, have a high kick, while others, such as Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Angels, have a slight leg kick or none at all. Swing timing can be affected if you mistime your Stride. If you are on first base, it is essential to be ready for slide-step pitches. You can flip R to swing if timing the leg kick is difficult.
3. Directional Will Not Guarantee That Every Hit You Make is Successful.
Directionalhitting is a concept that you need to remember. Just because you have influenced a flyball towards the pull side does not mean it will happen. For example, directional influence, pitch location, batter ratings, and pitcher ratings all play a role in whether you hit a flyball to pull side. It is less likely that a low and away pitch will be a flyball to your hitter’s pull side, but it is more likely that it is a pitch above the plate or inside.
4. Zone Hitting is All About Perfecting Your Swing Timing
You will need to hit Zone by hitting a ” Perfect ” swing in timing. The photo has three dots. (You can adjust the appearance in the settings). These dots are the Perfect Grounder (smallest circle), Perfect Liner(medium circle), and Perfect Flyball (1st largest circle).
Different players may have other orders of circles. Depending on the player’s swing (e.g., if they are more up-cut), Perfect Liner may be on top and Perfect Flyball in the middle (as pictured by Mike Yastrzemski).
5. Learn How To Bunt
First, influence the direction of your bunt by using R. Next, hold Triangle/Y just before the Pitch for a sacrifice bunt. If the Pitch is a ball, you can pull it back by pressing the button. Hold Triangle/Y to make a drag bunt.
6. Use The Timing Breakdown
You will be able to see the breakdown of your timing, contact, and exit velocity after each swing. Use this information to your advantage. You can adjust your timing to be slightly slower if you notice that you are too early for a fastball. Do the opposite if you are in front.
7. Each Designated Hitter’s Optimum Swing Should Be Used
Additionally, although most hitters will be classified as “Balanced“, there are still some who can be called “Contact” or even “Power” hitters. For “Balanced” batters, you should use Normal Swings and Contact Swings. Power Swings are for “Power” hitters.
There is one exception: if you have two strikes, then you should use a Contact Swing. Unless you have Guess Pitch enabled, guess correctly. Try to avoid striking out as often as possible.
You can maximize the potential hitting power of your lineup by using the swing type associated with their designation. If your “Power” hitter has Contact L and Contact R ratings of 40 or lower, your hitter will likely fail. The same goes for “Contact” hitters with Power L ratings and Power R ratings.
8. Always Make Sure You Are Protecting Yourself
Finally, you can use the R3 pre-pitch command for checking shifts, defensive positioning, and defensive ratings. You can try placing a bunt on the push side if you notice an over-shift from your pull side. For a quick double, use Directional hitting and aim for the push side.
Try putting down a drag bunt if the third baseman is behind you and your batter has a Speed rating of at least 65. Do your best to hit the ball at those fielders who are poor in throwing or fielding.
9. Challenge Yourself More
Practice on higher difficulty levels is the best advice. Show 21 offers a large Practice mode. It will frustrate you, but it will help accelerate your learning and make you a better player.
Conclusion
In order to hit MLB The Show 21 on Xbox, you need to know the right controls and how to use them. We’ve provided you with everything you need to know about hitting in the game, from basic batting techniques to more advanced strategies. With this information, you’ll be able to start racking up hits and batting averages in no time!
