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Microsoft game studios INSIDE PITCH 2003 Manual

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Hitting & Running
Pull to have all runners
steal or advance
Tap to lead off
Move for
precision
batting
Press to
display
Pause Menu
Fielding & Pitching
Pull to switch
active fielder
Move to
maneuver
active fielder
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
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Pull to return all runners
to previous base
Tap to reduce lead
Press to bunt
Press to swing
Press to
power swing
Press
,
,
A
B
, or
to
X
Y
make pitch
selections
o n l i n e e n a b l e d

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  • Page 1 Hitting & Running Pull to have all runners Pull to return all runners steal or advance to previous base o n l i n e e n a b l e d Tap to lead off Tap to reduce lead Press to bunt Move for Press to swing...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION CONTENTS Introducing Nomar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ABOUT PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES Main Menu >...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCING NOMAR MAIN MENU Nomar Garciaparra, the star shortstop of the Boston Red ® , 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™...
  • Page 4 BATTER UP! QUICK START NOMAR SAYS Can’t wait to throw out the first pitch? No problem. Enter your name (to create your profile), select teams, a ballpark, and Single Games are like exhibition games: fast, easy, and controllers, and you’ll be on the field in less than a minute! played just for fun.
  • Page 5 XBOX CONTROLS Pitching Right Trigger Left Trigger Pitch Selection Select the Fastball Select the Second Pitch (if available) Black button Select the Third Pitch (if available) Select the Fourth Pitch (if available) White button NOTE: Pitches designated with a star next to the button denote >...
  • Page 6 PITCHING COACH NOMAR SAYS Each pitcher has up to four types of pitches, which correspond to the , and/or buttons. After selecting a pitch Pitching accuracy depends on the pitcher’s rating, type, press the D-pad to aim the throw, and then press overall accuracy, and current stamina, as well as to try to make it a strike, to keep it off the plate, or...
  • Page 7 HITTING COACH NOMAR’S BATTING TIPS Anyone can press to swing the bat, but great hitters learn pitch recognition, bat control, and how to make solid contact. Moving in the Batter’s Box: Before each pitch, press the D-pad to move the hitter within the batter’s box. PICKING A PITCH TO SWING AT Hitting for Power: Press...
  • Page 8 BASE COACH NOMAR’S RUNNING TIPS RUNNING THE BASES Player Speed: Runners safely on base appear as Hitters automatically run to first base, but after that, you black dots in the Base Runner Display. When off base, take control. Pull the Left trigger to send all runners to the the dots are colored and indicate players’...
  • Page 9 FIELDING COACH NOMAR SAYS Some plays are only made if you sacrifice your body! For a diving stop or leap at the wall, make sure the correct fielder is activated, time your move, and then press . To jump straight up, don’t use the directional controls.
  • Page 10 TEAM MANAGER CHANGING THE DEFAULT LINEUPS As your team’s manager, you’re responsible for creating On the Lineup screen, press to select a player, highlight lineups and pitching rotations, as well as controlling the team another player (starter or bench), and then press again roster, making trades, and so on.
  • Page 11 RELIEF PITCHERS TRADES Is your starting pitcher getting tired? Facing a certain batter All trades are straight across, involving an equal number of or situation and want someone else on the mound? All you players from each team. You make the initial offer, the other need to do is make a call to the bullpen.
  • Page 12 SEASONS & PLAYOFFS NOMAR SAYS For baseball purists, the 162-game season is a vital element of the game. No other sport puts such emphasis on the long Inside Pitch has a cool feature for fans who love the haul or the importance of statistical trends, multigame series, wheeling and dealing that goes on every year around and winning streaks.
  • Page 13 SPECIAL FEATURES SEASON OPTIONS • Difficulty: Set the level of difficulty (AAA, MLB, All-Star). CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGES • Innings: Set the length of games to be from1to 9 innings. Select this option from the Main Menu and put yourself right • Season Length: Play15, 29, 81, or all162 games.
  • Page 14 HOME RUN DERBY INSIDE PITCH GAME SOUNDTRACK The Home Run Derby is always a highlight of All-Star Weekend. Inside Pitch features a selection of great music tracks that play randomly while you’re in the game. You can also create your To play the Home Run Derby own unique game soundtrack by importing your own music.
  • Page 15 (1-800-469-9269). other players. Recent View users you have recently played SIGNING IN against in Inside Pitch 2003 . Player List When you’re ready to sign into the Xbox Live service, Content Check for downloadable content. select Network Play from the Main Menu, and Downloads then select Online With Xbox Live.
  • Page 16 CREATE/TRAIN PLAYER SENDING INVITATIONS To create your own player, select Create/Train Player from the You can invite friends to play by highlighting a name in your Main Menu, choose a profile, and then press . Select Create- Friends List, pressing , and then selecting Send Game A-Player, and then press .
  • Page 17 CREDITS TRAINING TRACKS Program Manager Seth Behunin Dave Brown—Technical Richard Reagan Director Develop your created player with a variety of specialized Matthew Griffith (Volt) James Slade—Studio Devon Hargraves (Volt) pitching, hitting, and/or fielding drills. Each drill consists of Art Lead Specialist Brian Johnson Jason Humphrey (Volt)
  • Page 18 W ARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT Limited Warranty For Your Copy of Xbox Game Software Get an Edge on the Game! (“Game”) Acquired in the United States or Canada Xbox Game Tips (Automated): Available 7 days a week including holidays, 24 hours a day. Warranty •...