New Pinball Dictionary: Drop Catch

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Drop Catch

A timing move where the player drops the flipper just as the ball touches it. The ball then rolls toward the inlane. Then, the player can raise the flipper again and possibly hold the ball to plan for their next move.

For a more detailed description, see PAPA.ORG: Intermediate Flipper Techniques

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