A corner kick is a method of restarting play in soccer when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line, last touched by a defending player. The kick is taken from the corner arc nearest to where the ball went out. This gives the attacking team a chance to score, as they can deliver the ball into the penalty area. During a corner kick, players often use various strategies to create scoring opportunities. The attacking team may send players into the box to receive the ball, while the defending team positions themselves to block or clear the incoming pass.