Collection of basic Go terms (hane)



Hane
Dia.1. White 1 is a hane from the marked White stone; it pushes down on the head of the Black stones.
When Black answers at 2, this move is also a hane in relation to his marked stone. The hane is played at an angle from friendly stone.

Dia. 1

Dia. 2. Let's assume that White continues by playing at 3. This move is also a hane, from the marked White stone. Since it's the second hane in a row, we call it a 'two-step hane'

Dia. 2