Tips for Helping Your Defense.

• Always play safe when it increases your chances of winning a game.

• Use two-way shots where possible when faced with a difficult shot (e.g., a bank).

• The 30-degree rule is very useful in safety play.

• When playing a safety in 9-ball, try to leave the OB away from a cushion.

• Come into the line of blockers when hooking your opponent.

• With ball-in-hand, try to be strategic with combos, clusters, and problem balls.