Sometimes in 8-ball you need to play defense by using an intentional foul. In this situation, a good shot you can use is to knock the 8-ball in front of your opponent's ball to block the pocket.
Shot of the Week #10 - Knock the 8 in Front of a Pocket for Defense
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