Ski pass

Let a rolling inlane ball travel over a held flipper and cross to the opposite side instead of shooting it away.

Also called: Ski jump, Flipper ski pass

A ball moving down the left inlane glides over the left flipper to the right flipper. Source: Abe Flips: Ski Pass at 0:25.

How it works

  1. Raise the flipper under the rolling ball.
  2. Let the ball travel along and over the flipper tip.
  3. Receive it on the opposite flipper; a small upward nudge can help a marginal pass.
Use it when
An inlane feed is rolling quickly enough to cross the center safely.
Watch for
A slow pass can fall between the flippers, especially if the receiving flipper is already raised.
Practice
Learn which inlane speeds cross naturally before adding a nudge.