– Clearly demonstrate how to properly run up to the ball and, using an instep drive kick, strike the ball into the field of play. Inform the players that they must not remove the corner flag at any time. Inform the players that once they kick the ball, they cannot kick it again until it has been kicked by someone else. Inform all players that you have placed the ball in its position within the corner kick arc for a “right-footed kick.” Inform the players that, until the ball is kicked, all defenders will have to stay at least 10-yards away in order to allow the kick to occur. It is recommended that the whole of the ball be placed within the arc nearest the arc’s intersection with the sideline when first demonstrating.ĭemonstrate the fundamental skills of a corner kick
Demonstrate placement of the ball within the arc. If a disc is not available, place anything unharmful at the corner, like a wadded-up shirt, to identify that an obstruction to kicking will be there. If one is not available, place a cone or a coaching stake at the corner. – If a corner flag is available, make sure it is in place. (Some portion of the ball must be over the goal-line, the touch line or the arc line.)
– Point to the corner kick arc and demonstrate placement of the ball within the arc. – Demonstrate that once the ball has gone off the defender and completely over the end line, the ball is taken to the nearest corner kick arc. Show that the ball must not be touched with the hands or picked up in anticipation of it going over the line, but must continue to be played in bounds until it does. Demonstrate both conditions for when it has gone over and when it has not gone over the end-line. – Demonstrate that, just like the sidelines (touchlines), the whole ball must go completely over the line to be out of bounds. Demonstrate kicking the ball off the defender and over the end-line. – Identify yourself as an “attacker” and a partner as a “defender.” You, or the defender, should wear a bib to make the distinction clear visually. – Point to the end-line, state specifically that, when a ball goes off a defender all the way over the end-line, it is put back into play with an action called a “corner kick.” Young players may be easily confused by the term “Goal Line.” It is suggested that coaches use the word “end-line,” but mention that it is technically called the “Goal Line,” and that it may also be called the “bi-line.” – Assign specific players to the designated positions and practice optionsĭescribe the fundamental components of Law 17ĭirect all players (and parents) to an area of the field next to the Goal Line at the right corner arc (as you face the goal you are “attacking”). – Demonstrate left-footed and left-side corner kicks – Let everyone practice at all designated positions – Introduce a corner kick play with designated positions
– Demonstrate right-footed and right-side corner kicks – Demonstrate the fundamental skills of a corner kick – Describe the fundamental components of Law 17 The initial progression for introducing basic corner kick offense to young players is: Although studies have shown that goals resulting from corner kicks at the college and professional levels are relatively rare, any opportunity to score is significant and must be taken seriously. Corner kicks are extremely significant because they represent an opportunity to execute a set play close to the opponent’s goal. When the defending team in soccer touches the ball over its own end line, either on the ground or in the air, the ball is out of play and the game is restarted by the attacking team with a “Corner Kick.” Review Coaching American Soccer “The Corner Kick – Law 17.” Coaches need to ensure that their players understand all aspects of this Law to take corner kicks on offense.