I have a1997eclipse why do i have to push the clutch like i have to stand on it before it will start.?

Like the clutch has to be pushed as hard as i can to the floor. like i have to stand on it. and its not hard to push in, just i have to push feels like it wont start till its all the way through the floorboard.Is there a on that the clutch pedal has to hit before the car will start and do they go bad or can i adjust the pedal or what?