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Xbox Series xs Controller Diagram

illustrated star Hitting Controls – Directional Interface

Buttons Input

Normal Swing
A
Contact Swing
B
Power Swing
X
Check Swing
lightly tap A , B , X or Y

Analog Input

Normal Swing
D
Contact Swing
F / J
Power Swing
H, then D
Cover Direction in Zone
K / E
Check Swing
flick and release C

All Input Types

Sacrifice Bunt
Y (press early and hold)
Drag Bunt
Y (press late, timed to the pitch)
Influence Fly Ball / Ground Ball
D / H
Influence Left / Right Side
S / O
Influence Bunt 3rd or 1st
S / O
Bunt into Ground
R / Q / P

illustrated star Hitting Controls – Timing Interface

Buttons Input

Normal Swing
A
Contact Swing
B
Power Swing
X
Check Swing
lightly tap A, B, X, or Y

Analog Input

Normal Swing
D
Contact Swing
F / J
Power Swing
H, then D
Cover Direction in Zone
K / E
Check Swing
flick and release C

All Input Types

Sacrifice Bunt
Y (press early and hold)
Drag Bunt
Y (press late, timed to the pitch)

illustrated star Hitting Controls – Zone Interface

Normal Swing
A
Contact Swing
B
Power Swing
X
Sacrifice Bunt
Y (press early and hold)
Drag Bunt
Y (press late, timed to the pitch)
Aim the Plate Coverage Indicator
L
Check Swing
lightly tap A, B, X, or Y
Move PCI Anchor
hold j + L