How do you stop balk pitching? I'm new to this (still learning baseball) and it shows me red and blue boxes at times when I pitch. When I pitch, the umpire makes the runners advance a base. How do I pitch to not make this happen?
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It sounds like you should go into "Pitching" settings and check out your options there. You should be able to turn "Balk" off.
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You need to hold the base with one hand while holding the pitcher with the other hand and press down slightly while twisting the pitcher off. I beleive the trick is the slight downward pressure while twisting, I hope this helps.
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I'm sorry I can't answer your question very well, it's my sons that play the game. They just put the head piece on and then "think" whatever command to move the ball from what I can see! Hope that helps?
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In most cases it probably can stop a baseball although I haven't tried. The squares are about 2" so I think if you hang the net a little loose you shouldn't have any problems. But I guess it also depends on just how hard you hit that ball.
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No, the Baseline does not pitch curveballs. In order to pitch true curveballs you need a two wheel machine. Check out the First Pitch Curveball machine.
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Accubat is great for hitting baseballs. You can hit controlled pop-flys, ground balls, and line drives. Accubat has saved my arm from throwing outfield pop flys.
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The game doesnt really change as you still just have 2 teams. The only issue is if people arent paying attention and ready to go when their turn comes up, it can bog the game down a little. Basically add about half an hour to game time you normally would go for
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Yes ,, it needs to be coming pretty straight at you and at not much of an angle or distance.On the field behind the catcher is more accurate than behind the backstop,unless the backstop is fairly close.
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she could do it, but no what its made for. It's more designed to work on defense (in my opinion)- the ball is not going to come back to her when at a pitching distance- if she doesn't mind going and picking the ball up after she pitches, then it would be okay.
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Yes you can. If you hit the start button, you will see the statistics of the pitcher and his pitch count. Also, there is an energy bar that can be displayed when choosing the pitch type
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I am not versed enough on that aspect of the game to provide an answer. In real terms, once a pitcher puts his foot on the pitching rubber, he either has to throw the ball to the catcher in an uninterrupted manner, or, if there are runners on base, has to step off the rubber in order to throw the ball to any base. He cannot "deceive the baserunner". No quick pitches to the plate, has to stop in the set position for 1 sec before throwing the ball to the catcher when there are runners. A balk is usually called when there are baserunners. When the bases are empty, I believe a ball is called when a pitcher violates these rules. I suggest you google "balk rule in baseball" for a much more accurate description. I am not versed enough on that aspect of the game to provide an answer. In real terms, once a pitcher puts his foot on the pitching rubber, he either has to throw the ball to the catcher in an uninterrupted manner, or, if there are runners on base, has to step off the rubber in order to throw the ball to any base. He cannot "deceive the baserunner". No quick pitches to the plate, has to stop in the set position for 1 sec before throwing the ball to the catcher when there are runners. A balk is usually called when there are baserunners. When the bases are empty, I believe a ball is... » Read More I am not versed enough on that aspect of the game to provide an answer. In real terms, once a pitcher puts his foot on the pitching rubber, he either has to throw the ball to the catcher in an uninterrupted manner, or, if there are runners on base, has to step off the rubber in order to throw the ball to any base. He cannot "deceive the baserunner". No quick pitches to the plate, has to stop in the set position for 1 sec before throwing the ball to the catcher when there are runners. A balk is usually called when there are baserunners. When the bases are empty, I believe a ball is called when a pitcher violates these rules. I suggest you google "balk rule in baseball" for a much more accurate description. « Show Less
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It travels up and down freely on a spiral section of the center pole. It is just a loop that goes around that section, it is not locked onto the pole in any way- yet we have never had the ball come off the pole no matter the hit because of design, it would just spin at the top of the pole!
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the speed is determined by the distance you set up from hitter( the closer you get the faster it approaches the hitter)
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I have often run bases in my softball games with little problem. They can also be removed easily for running. Takes little time to put them back on. Very manageable.
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My 8 year old will play it solo or with a friend. It's a little more challenging alone because you have to pitch and hit and you know the type of pitch you're doing, but he does it all the time. He often does it solo as a way of practicing so he's better when he plays against someone. Also, ALL the kids that come to our house (even the one that doesn't like baseball at all) LOVE this game! They're now asking for it for xmas.
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This is my second response. I just checked a baseball on the bottom opening and I could get it through if I pushed on it. But softball not even close.
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You can control the pitch with the lever located on the back on the controller. I haven't been able to get mine to work, but you should be able to.