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Make AFist Before Striking
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Make a fist before striking


This proverb teaches us to attack from strong groups, not weak ones. Therefore, one should sometimes reinforce before attacking. Another way of looking at this: the reinforcing move has a value in itself (e.g. taking territory). If there is an attack as follow-up, it qualifies as a double-purpose move.
The only example I can think of just now:

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Here, 1 aims at the marked invasion (besides taking the corner). If the invasion is played right away, W can still dive into the corner. After 1, W might play 2 which gives good shape but is somewhat small.



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