When it is awarded
When the ball, last touched by a defending player, wholly passes over the goal line without a goal being scored.
Execution
The ball is placed inside the corner arc nearest to where it crossed the line. It is in play once kicked and clearly moving. It does not need to leave the corner arc.
The corner flag
The corner flagpost must not be moved. This is a common offence the referee must correct before allowing the kick.
Opponents
Must remain at least 9.15 metres from the corner arc until the ball is in play.
Goals and offside
A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team. There is no offside from a corner kick received directly.
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