Post pass

Transfer a cradled ball to the opposite flipper with a quick release and repress that sends it around the center post.

Also called: Post transfer, Flipper transfer

A brief release and repress sends a cradled ball around the center post to the right flipper. Source: Abe Flips: Post Pass at 0:32.

How it works

  1. Begin with the ball cradled near the base of a raised flipper.
  2. Release and quickly repress the button to tap the ball across.
  3. Keep the initiating flipper raised until the ball has crossed the center line.
Use it when
The opposite flipper has the safer or more valuable shot.
Watch for
Timing varies greatly with flipper angle, rubber, post position, and playfield pitch.
Practice
Calibrate the smallest useful tap on each machine before relying on it.