Aiming and shooting

The ball’s position on the flipper and the moment you flip determine the direction of the shot.

Also called: Flipper aiming, Shot timing

The ball rolls to the left flipper, then is shot diagonally toward an upper target. Source: Abe Flips: Aiming and Shooting at 0:35.

How it works

  1. Choose a playfield mark as a repeatable aiming reference.
  2. From a cradle, release and flip when the ball reaches the position that sends it toward the target.
  3. For a faster rolling ball, begin the flip earlier and adjust from the result.
Use it when
You need to turn a controlled ball into a repeatable shot.
Watch for
A miss usually means the flip was early or late, not that the target moved.
Practice
Make one shot five times, switch shots, then alternate between them.