A corner kick is a method of restarting play in a soccer match when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line, last touched by a defending player. The attacking team is awarded the kick from the corner arc nearest to where the ball went out. This allows the attacking team an opportunity to score a goal. During a corner kick, players often position themselves strategically to create scoring chances. The player taking the kick can either pass the ball to a teammate or deliver it into the penalty area, where teammates can attempt to head or kick the ball into the goal. This play is crucial in generating offensive opportunities for the attacking team.