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

On top of the shorter distance and what not already mentioned; it also limits the amount of court you need to be aware of.

In the corner you will only have a defender come from in front or from one side, as opposed to 360 degrees around you if you’re at the top of the key

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

Yeah the cozy factor is underrated.

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

get me the ball at a rustic cottage

[–] Kay-Knox@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Cuts both ways. You loose a lane to drive and pass into.