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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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[–] njb2017@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I've wondered this myself. These are nba players so I guess just being closer makes it easier for them. For me though, I always thought straight out or even slightly off center was easiest. Sure it's further but I think having the backboard helped me judge distance better