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<blockquote data-quote="WxManBookie" data-source="post: 243986" data-attributes="member: 6229"><p>Nudging in the pops on newer machines is probably worthless from a pure physics aspect, given the speed of the ball alone is enough to provide "action". I can see doing it in a "super pops" mode to gain a few extra points. Nudging in the pop bumpers on an old EM early SS where the playfields are "floaty" is ABSOLUTELY a skill that can be used to direct the ball into nearby targets, or even back-up into an upper playfield area/scoop (think Hot Tip for example).</p><p></p><p>Forward nudging to get the ball away from the outlane areas or off the top of a slingshot to get the ball out back into the playfield is also proved skillful.</p><p></p><p>Side nudging for a ball nearly resting on the inlane/outland post/bracket is a skillful move to get the ball into the inland.</p><p></p><p>For a ball headed SDTM, a perfectly timed side nudge and a flipper slap on the same side can sometimes save a ball headed for certain death and is a skillful play.</p><p></p><p>A forward nudge gyration can serve to get extra "spins" on spiral cups... Diner, CTFBL, Mustang, PotC, Taxi, etc...</p><p></p><p>That all being said, "shaking" the machine serves no purpose or than risking tilt and unpredictable ball movement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WxManBookie, post: 243986, member: 6229"] Nudging in the pops on newer machines is probably worthless from a pure physics aspect, given the speed of the ball alone is enough to provide "action". I can see doing it in a "super pops" mode to gain a few extra points. Nudging in the pop bumpers on an old EM early SS where the playfields are "floaty" is ABSOLUTELY a skill that can be used to direct the ball into nearby targets, or even back-up into an upper playfield area/scoop (think Hot Tip for example). Forward nudging to get the ball away from the outlane areas or off the top of a slingshot to get the ball out back into the playfield is also proved skillful. Side nudging for a ball nearly resting on the inlane/outland post/bracket is a skillful move to get the ball into the inland. For a ball headed SDTM, a perfectly timed side nudge and a flipper slap on the same side can sometimes save a ball headed for certain death and is a skillful play. A forward nudge gyration can serve to get extra "spins" on spiral cups... Diner, CTFBL, Mustang, PotC, Taxi, etc... That all being said, "shaking" the machine serves no purpose or than risking tilt and unpredictable ball movement. [/QUOTE]
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