What is a corner kick in soccer and how is it executed on the field?

A corner kick in soccer is a set piece where the ball is kicked from the corner of the field into the penalty area in front of the goal. It is awarded when the defending team last touches the ball before it goes out of bounds over the goal line. To execute a corner kick, a player from the attacking team places the ball inside the corner arc and kicks it into play, usually aiming for a teammate to score a goal with a header or a shot.