In article <vp5h5ffh3h3cd4@corp.supernews.com>, "Jafir Elkurd"
<jafir@nospam.no.spam.hotpop.com> wrote:

>Or just pick another gear first. Start the car in first, and then shift to
>reverse.
>
>"Stewart DIBBS" <sjd@vysor.com> wrote in message news:3f92bfac_3@aeinews....
>
>> If there's no slop in the pedal or hydaulics, just push in the clutch,
>wait
>> a bit longer then select reverse.
>>
>> Stewart DIBBS
>>
>>

Or you might try pumping the clutch twice before selecting a gear. Maybe
the clutch cylinder leaks down a bit. It's free to try!