Trust

On a machine with a center post between the flippers, deliberately leave both flippers down so a ball heading straight down the middle rebounds off the post and back into play.

Also called: Trust catch, Center post trust, Chill, Chill maneuver

How it works

  1. Confirm that the machine has a center post between the flippers.
  2. As the ball heads straight down the middle toward the post, keep both flippers down.
  3. When the ball rebounds above the flippers, flip it to safety or catch it.
Use it when
A ball is heading straight down the middle of a machine fitted with a center post.
Watch for
If you misjudge the path, the ball drains with no save attempt. Flipping early can let the ball hit the underside of the raised flipper and drain as it lowers.
Practice
Watch how the post returns center balls on that machine before you trust it in competition.