But it might be that the flipper, being at the end of its hinge joint limit, at the instant after the contact, bounces back from the limit. Then it would be exactly the same as you described.
Thanks Drakkith,
In a live catch there actually is no release of the flipper at contact (that's a drop catch).
All you need to do is flip at the right time so that the ball connects when the flipper is at its apex, keep it pressed, and the ball stops.
Hi guys,
I'm trying to formalize the physics behind a real life phenomenon that happens in pinball, live catch:
This video is not the best example, when you time it perfectly, the ball comes to a complete stop and just rolls down the cradle.
When the ball hits a flipper that's held...