Cradle

Hold a raised flipper so a slow ball settles against it, giving you time to plan your next move.

Also called: Trap, Flipper trap, Cradling

How it works

  1. Let the ball arrive with low enough speed to stay on the raised flipper.
  2. Keep the button held and allow the ball to settle near the base.
  3. Release into a pass or timed shot when you are ready.
Use it when
The ball is moving slowly enough to stop safely on a raised flipper.
Watch for
Fast or steep feeds can roll over the flipper or bounce into the center.
Practice
Pause after every safe feed instead of immediately flipping the ball away.