your clutch is worn out.
You will wear your clutch prematurely. With no play, it means that there is lack of pressure on the clutch plate thus allowing it to slip; slippage causes wear.
I think you are asking about excessive clutch lever travel. The clutch lever should have about 3mm of free play between the lever and the yoke. The bite should be between half an 2/3rds of outward travel. On a cable clutch you can normally adjust out the slack to produce the above result. If not or there is excessive travel on a hydraulic clutch you are looking at clutch springs or excessive plate wear.
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Depends on what vehicle you are working on. Rule of thumb is 1" free play, but it may be different on your vehicle. Normally the clutch master cylinder has an actuator rod that connects to the clutch pedal. This rod has a lock nut on it. Loosen this nut and turn the rod to lengthen or shorten the pedal free play. Some clutches are self adjusting. The free play must be adjusted so the clutch will fully release but not so much as to cause it to slip.
Remove inspection plate on bottom of transmission, bar the engine until you visualy see the adjuster on clutch, press clutch pedal, push in and turn adjuster clockwise until about two inches of free travel at clutch pedal is achieved (5/8 socket for adjuster)