Games Microsoft XBOX INSIDE PITCH 2003 User Manual

Pull to switch active fielder

Hitting & Running

Fielding & Pitching

Pull to have all runners steal or advance

Tap to lead off

Pull to return all runners to previous base

Tap to reduce lead

Press to bunt

Press to swing

Press to power swing

Move for precision batting

Press to display Pause Menu

Press A, B,

, or Y to make pitch selections

Move to make a throw (Right to first base, Up to second base, Left to third base, and Down to home plate), or click to throw to cutoff man; move while pulling Left trigger for pickoffs

Move to maneuver active fielder

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SAFETY

CONTENTS

Introducing Nomar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 2

Main Menu > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 3

A quick overview of what

Inside Pitch

has to offer

Batter Up! Quick Start > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 4

Get right into a game and learn the basics of the HUD

Xbox Controls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 6

Pitching Coach > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8

Get tips on pitch types, variations, control, pitchouts, pickoffs, and more

Hitting Coach > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 10

Learn the finer points of bat control, bunting, situational hitting, power hitting, using a pinch hitter, and more

Base Coach > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 12

Get up to speed with base stealing, hit & run, tagging up, and more

Fielding Coach > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 14

Get the lowdown on catching, throwing, defensive alignments and strategies, and more

Team Manager > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 16

Create lineups, change your roster, make trades, set pitching rotations, make a call to the bullpen, learn to use Pause Menu options, save, exit, and so on

Seasons & Playoffs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 21

Create a season (full or abbreviated), and then lead your team into the postseason

Special Features > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 23

Host or replay an All-Star Game® or Home Run Derby™, take on Championship Challenges, or rip your own soundtrack

Xbox

Live

& System Link > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 26

It’s a whole new ball game when you play online using the Xbox

Live

™ service, or connect to other Xbox consoles with System Link

Create/Train Player > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 29

Develop a prospect using Training Tracks and turn him into a Major League

superstar!

Credits > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 31

Warranty

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 32

Customer Support > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 33

SAFETY INFORMATION

ABOUT PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting farther from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

Other Important Health and Safety Information The Xbox

Instruction Manual contains important health and safety information that you should read and understand before using this software.

AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TELEVISION

Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially

front- or rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games, including Xbox games, are played on them. Static images presented during the normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games are not being played. Similar damage may occur from static images created when placing a video game on hold or pause. Consult your television owner’s manual to determine if video games can be played safely on your set. If you are unable to find this information in the owner’s manual, contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set.

nomar

main menu

INTRODUCING NOMAR

Nomar Garciaparra, the star shortstop of the Boston Red Sox

, is one of the most talented and popular players in

Major League Baseball

. He was a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team, earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1997 (only the sixth unanimous selection ever), was the MVP runner-up in 1998, American League™ batting champion in 1999 and 2000, and is a four-time All-Star.

NOMAR SAYS

Being part of the

Inside Pitch

team has been a great experience and I’m proud to endorse this game. And while I don’t know how to write code or create graphics, I know baseball. Throughout this manual you’ll find gameplay tips and observations (“

Nomar

Says”), as well as answers to questions (“Ask

Nomar”) that I hope will help you become an

All-Star player. Thanks for choosing our

game ... and let’s play ball!

The Main Menu appears each time you start the game and offers a variety of great options:

• Single Game: Play a standard one- or two-player game.

• Season: Create and play in a customized season.

• Playoffs: Go straight to the postseason and customize

the playoff teams and format.

• Network Play: Compete against players anywhere in

the world using Xbox

Live

or System Link.

• Home Run Derby: Put your top sluggers to the test in

the most exciting competition of All-Star Weekend.

• Championship Challenges: Replay classic moments in

historic games from the 2002 baseball season.

• Create/Train Player: Create your own prospect and then

turn him into a ballplayer using Training Tracks.

• Tutorials: Learn to hit in Fenway Park™, play the field

at Shea Stadium, or toe the rubber in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome!

• Team Manager: Create lineups, make trades, and upgrade

your roster for a run at a World Championship!

• Options: Customize settings, sounds, music, and so on.

MAIN MENU

quick start

BATTER UP! QUICK START

Can’t wait to throw out the first pitch? No problem. Enter your name (to create your

profile), select teams, a ballpark, and

controllers, and you’ll be on the field in less than a minute!

To quick start (Single Game mode)

1. From the Main Menu, select Single Game.

2. From the Team Select screen, use the Left thumbstick to select a

Visiting Team and a Home Team, and then

press A.

ASK NOMAR

My favorite team changed its lineup during the offseason. How can I get it updated?

The teams’ rosters, batting orders, and number one starting pitchers are accurate as of Spring Training™ 2003, but personnel moves are a big part of the game, so

Inside Pitch

makes it easy to update your team’s roster, or even make trades. Find out how from the “Team Manager.” Rosters can also be updated via Xbox

Live

™.

3. From the Single Game Setup screen, select a Stadium and other gameplay options. Up and/or Down Arrow icons indicate that you can scroll up/down to view additional options. When you’re done, press A.

4. From the Controller Select screen, assign the Xbox controller(s).

5. When you’re finished, press A and you’re ready to play!

NOMAR SAYS

Single Games are like exhibition games: fast, easy, and played just for fun. The displayed stats are from the 2002 season, and won’t change as you play. For a more in-depth experience, create and play a Season.

THE BATTING VIEW

The Batting View is the primary in-game screen. You can choose from several batting views when selecting options prior to starting a Single Game.

Base Runner Display

Balls, Strikes, Outs

Inning

Pitch Speed Radar

Batter Position, Name, Batting Average

Pitcher Name, Earned Run Avg.

Visiting Team Score

Home Team Score

Pitch Selection Buttons

Best Pitch

Pitcher Stamina Bar

controls

Right Trigger

Left Trigger

Right Thumbstick

Left Thumbstick

Start

D-Pad

Black

button

White

button

XBOX CONTROLS

MOVE CONTROLS

Batting

Swing the Bat

Precision Batting

A+?

Position Batter in Batter’s Box

Bunt Attempt

Base Running

Lead Off All Runners

(Tap)

All Runners Steal/Advance

(Hold)

Advance Runner to a Specific Base (Up for second, Left for third, and Down for home)

X+?

Reduce Lead Off for All Runners

(Tap)

All Runners Return to Previous Base

(Hold)

Return Runner to a Specific Base (Up for second, Left for third, and Down for home)

B+?

Stop All Runners

l+r

Pitching

Pitch Selection

Select the Fastball

Select the Second Pitch (if available)

Select the Third Pitch (if available)

Select the Fourth Pitch (if available)

NOTE: Pitches designated with a star next to the button denote

the pitcher’s most effective pitch.

Pickoff Throw to a Base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third)*

l+R

Fielding

Move Fielder

Throw Ball to a Base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, Down for home; click the

Right thumbstick for the cutoff man)*

Dive for a Ball in the Air or Directly Above the Fielder (fielders automatically dive or leap in the direction of the ball)

Without

Ball

Change Fielder (if you do not have the ball; if you have the ball, you cannot change fielders)

Pause Menu

Enter/Exit Pause Menu

Move Highlight within Pause Menu

*You can set alternate throwing controls from the Pause Menu.

pitching

PITCHING COACH

Each pitcher has up to four types of pitches, which correspond to the

A, B, X

, and/or Y buttons. After selecting a pitch

type, press the

D-pad to aim the throw, and then press A

to try to make it a strike,

to keep it off the plate, or X

for a pitchout (which the hitter cannot make contact with). These and other pitching options are listed in the Post-Pitch Selection table.

ASK NOMAR

What does it mean if there’s a star next to one of a pitcher’s pitch selection buttons?

It means that’s his best, most effective pitch.

NOMAR SAYS

Pitching accuracy depends on the pitcher’s rating, overall accuracy, and current stamina, as well as where he’s trying to throw.

PITCHER STAMINA

As in the real game, pitchers are not machines. The Pitcher Stamina Bar displays how the pitcher is holding up:

green means he’s at full strength; yellow indicates that he’s starting to tire and may not have as much snap on his curve or juice on his fastball;

red shows that the pitcher is tired (and

very hittable!).

NOMAR’S PITCHING TIPS

Inducing Ground Balls/Fly Balls: No secret here—

it’s just like in the actual game: batters tend to hit

under

high pitches (creating pop-ups and fly balls),

and

on top of

low pitches (causing ground balls).

Pitch Sequence: Batters usually anticipate a fastball

when they’re ahead in the count (2-0, 3-1, and so on) and the pitcher needs to throw a strike. Conversely, batters expect a ball thrown out of the strike zone if the pitcher is ahead in the count. Another way to keep a hitter off balance is by throwing a different first pitch each time you face him.

Hitters’ Strengths/Weaknesses: Most Big League

pitchers keep a “diary” on each hitter—over time, this helps them figure out which pitches, locations, and pitch sequences are most effective against that player.

MOVE CONTROLS

Post-Pitch Selection

Attempt to Throw a Strike

Attempt to Throw a Strike to a Selected Location

A+?

Attempt to Throw a Ball

Attempt to Throw a Ball to a Selected Location

B+?

Pickoff Throw to a Base (while pulling Left trigger move Right thumbstick Right to first, Up to second, Left to third)*

l+R

Pitchout

Intentional Walk

Brushback Pitch

*Or, while pulling Left trigger, press B (first base), Y (second base), or X (third base).

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