I’ve recently started adopting the @cayle / @heyrocker -style long stance when playing games to avoid leaning over/on games (I’m tallish). However, I recently played at a venue with slippery floors near one of the games such that my feet were sliding out from under me as I played.
By the end of that game some muscles were unhappy with me
If DJ was on this forum, we would be able to summon him for an answer. I can ask him next time I see him - if anyone’s had an issue with long stances, its got to be the Prince of the Split-Leg.
Actually, in my experience, it improves nudging leverage. I combine “long” with “low” which means my arms are bent while I play, and I tend to be a little behind the game. I find this really makes nudging easier.
If I try the long stance then I’d be eye level with the coin slots…If I try long stance on a gottlieb premier then I can tell you what color gum is stuck under the cabinet
And if I stand up straight I can’t reach the buttons: given the choice between slouching and stretching out my legs, the latter is both more comfortable and gives me more leverage for nudging.
I am surprised no one has suggested spitting on your hands and rubbing the bottom of your shoes for more grip. Maybe this technique is not being widely used