Heya,
That garage shot should have enough power to launch the ball over that hole and then into the ramp at the back of the machine that feeds the vertical up kicker to the mini playfield above.

Make sure there is nothing obstructing the other side. E.g cracked or broken off lip of that back plastic ramp. I'm on my phone, so I can't see the picture clearly. That lip should sit on top of the metal lane rail.

Also make sure that your game is level and the flippers have enough power to make that shot.

Some other members may be able to chime in with more instructions/help.

Cheers!
Adam.

That is completely normal. There are two routes to that left orbit shot. Shoot it through the pop bumpers (tough shot) or shoot a weak shot into the garage so it falls into the orbit (also tough to do intentionally).

Yep agree its normal. Ive also had hard shots to the left/treehouse ramp, come back out the garage and or cletus shot too. rare but it has happened.

^ +1

Exactly!

See I told you everyone would know

Also, since your playfield is off and your garage ramp seems intact, I HIGHLY recommend getting a Cliffy for that. Replacement ramps are difficult if not impossible to find.

Just e-mail Cliffy directly at http://www.passionforpinball.com/

Also, more info on the creation of this protector too.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tspp-cliffy-ramp-protector/page/2