An underrated component of running on the base paths in MLB The Show 22 is sliding. Slides not only help with sneaking in to snag an extra base that one might not have had, but it can also used in other situations. Like, for example, preventing the defense from turning a double play. But how exactly can you execute a slide in MLB The Show 22? There are a number of different controls for sliding, but all are closely related.
To slide in MLB The Show 22, users should get acquainted with the right analog stick. For all three platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo), users will need to shift the right stick around, in order to slide. However, each direction does a different kind of slide.
Here’s a breakdown of each, starting with slides at home plate:
| Type | Control |
| Straight in feet-first | Right Stick (Up) |
| Straight in headfirst | Right Stick (Down) |
| Wide right feet-first | Right Stick (Down-Right) |
| Wide right headfirst | Right Stick (Up-Right) |
| Wide left feet-first | Right Stick (Down-Left) |
| Wide left headfirst | Right Stick (Down-Up) |
And for sliding into the bases:
| Type | Control |
| Straight in feet-first | Right Stick (Down) |
| Straight in headfirst | Right Stick (Up) |
| Hook to the left | Right Stick (Left) |
| Hook to the right | Right Stick (Right) |
| Break up a double play | Right Stick (Down) |
That’s the gist of sliding in MLB The Show 22. It shouldn’t be too complicated, once you get comfortable with the different controls for each type of slide.
