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Why is the corner 3 considered as the easiest one? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years 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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[–] Jonesbro@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

A good shooter has different considerations than what you're stating. Steph can shoot with his eyes closed just from muscle memory. The backboard is invisible to them. They know exactly how a normal 3 and corner 3 feel and the corner is more likely to go in because it's closer