Types of swings for MLB The Show 22 on Nintendo Switch

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Players making contact with the ball is the most important skill in baseball, as it will be difficult to score runs if the ball isn't in play. 

You will want to ensure that you are making the correct types of shots when you are at the plate. Three primary shots: 

• Normal Swing: "x" and "up"
  This is the swing you should concentrate on as it is the most common swing. You will get a decent amount of contact as well as power, but this will depend on the players' statistics. This swing will also mean that your PCI (Plate Coverage Indicator) will be in the correct area. This allows you to make solid contact with the ball.
• Contact Swing: "Circle" and "Left or Right" 
  You will use this swing when the count is against you because it helps increase the plate coverage, but it will cost you power. This swing is most useful when you want to get the ball into play so that your teammates can advance when there are runners on bases, but no strikes left. 
• Power Swing: "Square" and "Down" then "Up" 
  We suggest that you not use the power swing until you are ahead in the count because this swing is difficult to time and will also reduce your plate coverage, which will affect your players' making quality contact with the ball. The risks of this swing are very high, even though the swing can be devastating to the other team. So try and have a score of 2-0 or 3-0 against the pitcher as well as have outs remaining.

The different swings will be impacted by your batter's statistics, and better plate vision and contact statistics will affect the PCI. We suggest that you pay close attention to the size of the yellow circle to notice the differences.