Outside of what has already been posted about locks - be aware that all the versions I’ve played needed a bump on the right of the cab to get a slow moving ball to not hit the sling.
My match play strategy would be to be 100% sure that I stack a mode with my MB’s. You can bring a MB into a mode but not the opposite so get the mode started first. MB jackpots aren’t real valuable yet but it helps you get through the mode which is the main goal as…
GET TO MODE 4! The person that does this wins if the other person doesn’t. Points are super lopsided currently towards that mode. It’s easy to get to if you play somewhat safe on balls 1 and 2.