Forbidden high approach

High approach questionable  

When Black plays in the left-hand corner, the joseki shown is a very likely consequence, finished by White playing or perhaps one line higher. Then Black has to consider how to play an approach in the right-hand corner. Black a is good.

Black at b, however, is not, by pro standards.

Not good play  

With the normal plays to , it may seem that Black is doing fine; but where should be? Neither of the points a or b is really satisfactory. The point is that the stone is strong, and there is now no play on the side that really makes use of that, and the strong +.

Disappointing avalanche  

It seems unlikely that Black can get a good result by switching into the avalanche either: once is played low and solid, it seems that will go to waste as a powerful stone.