User manual SEGA DREAMCAST GAMES WSB 2K2

[. . . ] . 28 1 INTRODUCTION It's the top of the ninth. The Red Sox lead 1 ­ 0 and the Boston crowd is on their feet. Other than the pesky runner on second, ­Mike, the guy from Oklahoma that you've been playing online ­ hasn't touched your pitching. The ump calls time and you see a message scroll across the bottom of the screen. [. . . ] 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. 8 9 PITCHING It's all about the pitching. Do you have the stuff to strike out your opponent?Each pitcher in World Series Baseball 2K2 has a different array of pitches that appear in the overlay at the bottom of the screen. Move the analog stick in the direction of the pitch you want to throw and press the A Button. Then use the analog stick to adjust your pitcher's aim and press the A Button again to throw the pitch. The aiming icon will stay active after you press the A Button, so if you're playing against another human opponent, make sure you move it around to cause confusion. You can press the A Button several times as you move the analog stick ­ the last one pressed before the pitcher releases the ball determines where the pitch will end up. MANAGING YOUR PITCHING STAFF It's not enough to just have a quality pitching staff. To be successful in World Series Baseball 2K2, you'll have to call upon your managerial know-how to use the correct pitcher in the correct game situation. Here's a quick outline of the different types of pitchers you'll have available in your rotation and bullpen: SP = Starting Pitcher - The guy you'll trot out to start the game. A solid starting pitcher should be counted on to give you a strong seven innings or so. LR = Long Reliever - If your starting pitcher gets roughed up in the early going, turn to your long reliever early on to give you anywhere from two to five innings of work. MR = Middle Reliever - These guys usually see action in the sixth or seventh innings, or oftentimes are used to pitch against single batters in lefty-lefty or rightyrighty situations. SU = Set-Up Man - Use these pitchers for an inning or two in the seventh and eighth innings of close games to bridge the gap between the starter and the closer. CL = Closer - If you're nursing a one to three-run lead, bring in this fireballer to work the ninth inning and (hopefully) earn the save. MANAGER'S TIP: PICK-OFF MOVES OK, a runner got on. You don't want him to steal, so you have to keep him honest. After selecting the pitch you want to throw, the pitcher will come to the set position. Hold the Analog Stick in the direction of the desired base and press the B Button to make the pick-off throw. For a pitch-out, press the Y Button. 10 11 ADVANCED DEFENSE OK, you know about pitching and defense - what's next?Well, sometimes having your players in the right spot at the right time can make all the difference. Press the Right Trigger to bring up a little menu at the top of the screen. Press the Right Trigger again to change the positioning of your fielders. Infield-Normal Infield-In Infield-Double Play Infield Back Guard Lines Guard Bunt The standard defensive arrangement. [. . . ] Follow the instructions to input your current ISP information. To request a free copy of the latest Dreamcast Web Browser disc, please call 1-800-500-8946. NOTE: The user is responsible for any incurred ISP and Phone charges. Select "Network" on the main menu and press the A Button. [. . . ]