corner kick

noun

corner kick

noun

UK /ˈkɔː.nə kɪk/ · US /ˈkɔɹ.nɚ kɪk/

1

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports A kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line without a goal having been scored, having last touched a player from the defending team. For the kick, the ball is placed within the corner arc closest to where it went out of play.

Synonyms
corner
Related terms
corner throw

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