4-4 point low approach, high extension, hoshi
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4-4 point low approach, high extension, hoshi
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/27/d07c97e94cb057e8b85d3a29a55acfa0.png)
invasion
is three spaces away, so
is a likely invasion later in the game. Aside from local responses, normally a, immediately seeking compensation in the corner is possible.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/40/3940351b4dcf12068a1724ddb8d5801f.png)
Secure corner, threaten invasion
Another followup is
, which secures Black's corner and threatens to invade at a.
is frequent when White wants to respond, or she can first play a forcing move attaching to
.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/25/628b2dd246f03a6f29c842092af797d7.png)
weakness/supporting extension
Black should play or have an extension around or beyond the midpoint of the side. Any closer and the 3-3 invasion will render this formation inefficiently cramped. If there is no extension, White is bound to attack at b.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/22/3f4f09b774ca618b1249c13df416fe30.png)
Central development
Another idea and direction is
, which also threatens to invade while developing towards the center and the left side. a is older, slower, and similar. White can defend at
or again play in the corner, b. Attaching at c can often be reasonable for making a living shape.