Why the corner matters so much in basketball

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A quiet place with influence

The corner can look like a waiting room when the ball is elsewhere. In reality, a player positioned there asks an opponent to make a decision about how much help to offer away from the ball.

The next movement

Spacing only works when players remain attentive. A cut, a lift towards the wing or a pass returned at the right moment can keep a possession connected. Remaining available is an active skill.

A better way to read a possession

Follow a corner player through a few possessions. Their choices can explain why a drive finds a gap, why a passing lane opens or why an attack has to begin again.