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Why is the corner 3 considered as the easiest one? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by AtreusIsBack@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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I always struggled with the corner shots because I have less of a spacial reference with the side of the backboard facing me. Shooting from the top of the key should be much easier, no? I always had the most success with the 45 degree angle one, right between the key and the corner. Maybe that's just me though.

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[–] fragileallstar@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

same, i also struggle with corner 3s, but because i rely on the backboard a lot

[–] johnkimmy0130@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

as in you bank your 3s or you need to see the backboard to aim?

[–] bluepineapple42069@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, its how my eyes gauge distance

[–] fragileallstar@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yeah lol was taught to look at the backboard since i started playing and it stuck to me since, i never had proper training anyway just played in parks

[–] zazerite@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not sure if you care for advice but aiming for either front or back rim, whichever you prefer, would help a lot

[–] squibubbles@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I aim at the bottom of the net. Helps arc my shot

[–] Skolcialism@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Eyes on a rim net ringlet thingy

[–] Room_Temp_Coffee@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

My hs coach said to aim for the back of the rim, helped with my freethrows