LAW 17 THE CORNER KICK
6 TOPICS 1. Definition of a corner kick 2. Where corner kick is taken 3. Ball placement 4. Encroachment 5. Additional points 6. Dangers
DEFINITION A corner kick is awarded when the whole ball has: v Crossed the goal line in the air or on the ground v Was last touched by a defender v A goal was not scored
WHERE Kick is taken from the nearest corner
WHERE Kick is taken from the nearest corner
WHERE Kick is taken from the nearest corner Just decide!
Do not allow the corner flag to be moved or removed WHERE
The ball is placed inside the corner arc Incorrect position Correct positioning Some part of the ball must be inside the corner arc or on the corner arc line PLACEMENT
Opponents must be at least 10 yards away from the corner arc line ! 10 yards ENCROACHMENT From the line, not the ball!
ADDITIONAL POINTS v Kicker may not touch the ball again directly (“two touch”) v A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick against the opponents v The ball has left the field if it crosses the goal line in the air but curves back in v The ball is in play when it is kicked and moved
ADDITIONAL POINTS A3 A2 A4 A7
ADDITIONAL POINTS A3 A5 Goal?
v After ball is in play: u All fouls per Law 12 u Penalize per Law 12 DANGERS Managing corner kicks can be challenging! v Before ball is in play: u Pushing and jostling for position u Hold up kick and warn or Caution
REVIEW v When is a corner kick awarded? u After whole ball crosses goal line last touched by a defending player v Who can take the corner kick? u Any attacking player may take the kick v Where is the ball placed on a corner kick? u Anywhere inside the corner arc at the corner closest to where the ball left the field
REVIEW (continued) v When is the ball in play? u When the ball is kicked and moves v Where are opponents required to be? u At least 10 yards from the corner arc line v Can a goal be scored directly on opponents? u Yes
REVIEW (continued) v Can the kicker play the ball again? u Not before it touches another player u IFK at spot of second touch