MLB The Show 25: Best Tips To Master Ambush Hitting

Master the latest Ambush Hitting feature in MLB The Show 25 by following these tips for beginners unfamiliar with the concept.

MLB introduced Ambush Hitting in this year’s edition. Some features like the Now and Later Packs returned to The Show 25, but the Ambush Hitting was brought anew. Since the mechanic is pretty new to the game, players are not that familiar with it. As a result, they can face a lot of confusion while using it. This article will guide you with this feature and provide tips to master it.

What Is Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25?

The brand new Ambush-Hitting operates on a risk-reward mechanic in the game. For obvious reasons, you can only use it when you are getting pitched to, waiting to “hit” the ball. So whenever you are in the batter’s box, you will have an option to guess whether the pitcher will throw the ball in the middle-in or middle-away. This simply means you just have to guess whether the ball will be thrown to the inside or outside of the plate.

Guess it right, and your PCI (Plate Coverage Indicator) will grow. As a result, you will be able to hit the ball easily with more forgiving timing. However, if you guess it wrong, the PCI will shrink, making hitting that much difficult. Since Ambush Hitting can only be accessed via the Zone Hitting Interface, you would want to ensure this requirement is met by going into the Controls and under the Hitting section.

Tips To Best Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25

Although there are several strategies that you can learn to make your Ambush Hitting more effective, keeping the following tips in mind can help improve your shots:

NOTE: These tips are not official and reflect the writer’s experience.

• Try learning the pattern of the pitcher/player to determine where they might pitch their next ball.
• Set your mind to one side, whether the left or right side of the plate. This will help you stay focused and not change your decision in a panic.
• When you confirm a side, it will be highlighted in faint white. However, you will still need to adjust your PCI swing to hit the ball.
• There is no guarantee that you will hit a Home Run each time with the perfect Ambush Hitting. So, stay focused even if you think you selected the correct pitch side.

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