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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Gypsy magic
Have you ever considered the possibility that you just suck?
It’s the cupcake 3, so short
same, i also struggle with corner 3s, but because i rely on the backboard a lot
Eyes on a rim net ringlet thingy
My hs coach said to aim for the back of the rim, helped with my freethrows
as in you bank your 3s or you need to see the backboard to aim?
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
Not sure if you care for advice but aiming for either front or back rim, whichever you prefer, would help a lot
I aim at the bottom of the net. Helps arc my shot
Yeah, its how my eyes gauge distance
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
Yeah the cozy factor is underrated.
Cuts both ways. You loose a lane to drive and pass into.
get me the ball at a rustic cottage
Closer and spreads the floor.
It’s closer but also players are usually set for a catch and shoot in the corner. You don’t really get that many off the dribble run to the corner 3’s.
Distance.
Because you can aim with the backboard
As someone who has shot a million and a half corner 3s in practice during college, the obvious answer is the distance.
The more hidden answer is the amount you practice an almost identical angle on that shot. You might practice a ton of top of the key shots, but you may never take an exact top of the key in game.
The corner 3 because you typically just sit there, is very identical to the one you practice alll day
The more hidden answer is the amount you practice an almost identical angle on that shot. You might practice a ton of top of the key shots, but you may never take an exact top of the key in game.
This. Unless you mark the floor and shoot from the same spot on non-corner spots, you are guessing how far away you are and you might overcompensate which reduces your accuracy.
The corner 3 more or less looks the same no matter what court you play in.
same
“I” always struggled” that’s why
Your eyes should be on the rim and it’s a shorter shot
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