3-5 point high approach kick

Kick  

Not too many games found in gobase but essentially White will play a (basic instinct) or b for an interest in the corner.

Basic instinct  

This is the easiest pattern, with White making thickness and Black a solid big corner. If this is too mild, White may descend to a, leaving a cut. If the ladder is good for White or if there is support nearby, this is playable. After , Black will play b to avoid being shut in.

Corner interest  

shows an interest in the corner. In terms of shape is normal. shows a black preference for influence. is a technique to create aji. Now Black can aim at a.

Pushing battle  

After , both sides reinforce.

Sacrifice or fight  

goes for the corner but it turns into an empty triangle. After , White can sacrifice at or fight with a. We'll show the sacrifice tactics.

Sacrifice  

Later, a is obviously White's sente.

Sacrifice  

Removing three stones each, we can see that Black has taken secure 20 points plus expansion to the side and sente. White has taken influence to centre and side with some small aji at a. Then result looks fairly equal. Since the corner has been solidified, perhaps this is a little better for Black (Dieter's evaluation).