Sega WSB 2K2, Quick Start Manual

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Now that you have a runner on base, you have to move
him along. Move the analog stick in the direction of the
base you want the runner to go to and then press the X
button. If you've gone too far and you want to retreat to
the base you came from, move the analog stick in the
direction of the base you want the runner to return to and
then press the B button.
This method for controlling the base runners works when you want to steal as well. If you
press the X button (with the analog stick pointing to the appropriate base), the runner will
take off and attempt to steal the base.
If you want the base runner to hold at the base he’s going to, press the Y button and hold
the analog stick in the direction of
the base he’s running to. This will
cause the runner to stop advancing
once he reaches the next base.
Analog Stick Base
Right First
Up Second
Left Third
Down Home
8 9
Without the Ball
The game will select the correct player when the batter puts the ball in play. Use the analog
stick to run towards the ball. With pop ups and fly balls, a red icon will appear on the
screen to let you know where to position your player to make the catch.
A Dive
B Change Players
Y Leap
X N/A
With the ball
A Throw to Home
B Throw to First
Y Throw to Second
X Throw to Third
BASERUNNING
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A skill you will need to learn is how to hit the
ball to where you want. With a runner on first
or second, you'll want to hit the ball behind the
runner (to right field) to give your runner the
best shot of making it to third or even all the
way home.
Another good tip is to learn how to hit fly balls -
use the analog stick to place the hitting icon
below the ball as it comes in. This way you can
drive balls to the outfield with runners in scoring
position - they'll now be able to tag up and
advance if you can drive the ball deep enough.
PLAYING IN THE FIELD
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Watch for the blue icon beneath a player's feet. That will tell
you whom you are controlling. The other players will be moving
to back up the play or cover a base, so don't get confused. To
change the player you're controlling, press the B button.