Defence

See attack and defence for the general topic of fighting.

Defensive techniques

• one-point jump
• contact play

Defending concepts

• Avoid being shut in (Check escape routes first)
• Capture
• Connection to another group
• Contact plays
• Discussion at Bi Qiang Zi Bao
• Improving eyespace
• Keeping a light and flexible formation (making sabaki)
• Maintaining connection
• Options (threats)
• Running
• Simplicity
• Strengthening your own weak group makes your opponent's weaker