How is a corner kick awarded?

A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line, and the last touch was made by a defending player. This situation occurs when an attacking player attempts to shoot or pass the ball towards the goal, and the defending team inadvertently deflects it out, resulting in a corner kick at the nearest corner arc. This rule emphasizes the importance of how the ball exits the field of play and recognizes the attacking team's efforts to score.

In contrast, the other situations presented do not lead to a corner kick. When the ball goes out of play over the sideline, it results in a throw-in, and if it is touched last by the goalkeeper or intentionally kicked out by an attacking player, neither situation results in a corner kick. Each of these scenarios has distinct rules governing what should occur next in the game.