Defensive Play (n.) - Billiards Dictionary
Defensive Play (n.)
This is a play where the shot of the cue ball is meant to end up in a certain place to loose your turn, but makes the next attempt difficult for your opponent. The shot is turned over, but will often times lead to a foul, giving you the ball back with a different view or ball in hand. This "safety" play is important if your shot isn’t ideal, and you are likely to turn the ball over anyway.

I am forced to make a defensive play here, because I have no options at this point.

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