But modern machines have added features that can only be activated by aggressive and accurate offensive flipper action. Good players develop a feel for a flipper's 'sweet spots'- those areas on a flipper that will cause a ball to hit a certain ramp or drop target. Beginners tend to be more reactionary when using flippers, waiting for the ball to finish its trip around the table before finally flipping the ball at the last possible moment. Advanced players will often trap the ball with a well-timed flip while holding the arm in the up position. This gives the player more time to choose the area of the playing field that will give them maximum points.
Many modern games offer valuable targets that can only be hit during a fixed amount of time.
By aggressively trapping and then flipping the ball offensively, a good player can activate many hidden point opportunities. Other tricks and techniques. Sometimes a player may need to use a specific flipper to hit a certain target. Practice trapping a ball in one flipper and then send it over to the other flipper for the shot. This technique may prove useful when the ramp or drop target is simply out of the range of one flipper.