Get some wicked spin on the ball. If you like playing with Aftertouch on, but find it difficult to get hits, try turning on the Ball Cursor to help you see the strike zone better. Warming up a relief pitcher. It takes about 8 pitches for a reliever to warm up. If your pitcher is starting to tire, get someone up and throwing the bullpen.
Cold pitchers have less velocity and control of their pitches.
If a pitcher warms up for too long, he gets tired. Use him when he's warm, or sit him down so he doesn't waste energy in the bullpen. At the plate Re-positioning your batter in the batter's box can help you when you're trying to aim and hit to specific location. For intsance, stand away from the plate to try to pull the ball down the lines, or crowd the plate when trying to hit to the opposite field. Realize, however, that there are risks when using either of these strategies.