I can't wait for page 5 of this thread, when it's decided this isn't actually Steve's game at all.

For league one time we set up a game with foot pedals wired to the flipper buttons, you had to stand a few feet back from the game and play with just your feet. Was pretty hard, but fun. Didn't take long at all to rig, was just an afternoon gimmick.

I would absolutely try that before drilling the cab. Get that instant reflex access and see if it makes any different or not.

Sounds like you should get good at hitting the lockdown bar button with your left hand.