Shatz pass

Shoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.

Also called: Shatz, Shatzing, Alley pass

How it works

  1. Read a ball rolling down an inlane toward the flipper.
  2. Flip late enough to send the ball across the gap and up the opposite inlane.
  3. Use the resulting upper-playfield feed or shot opportunity.
Use it when
The machine has suitable inlane geometry and an upper lane or shot worth attacking.
Watch for
The move is layout-specific and an early or weak attempt can drain through the center.
Practice
Choose one machine with a known Shatz route and repeat only the inlane timing.