While Euro 2016 has brought us drama and excitement, it hasn't really brought us much in the way of clever corner kicks.
England in particular haven't got it right - 26 corners that went awry are proof of that.
To find the perfect explanation, Sportsmail spoke Dr Ken Bray of the University of Bath who specialises in ball flight.
An inswinging corner just past the penalty spot is too far for the keeper to come and slightly away from the crowded penalty spot, but still presents a big target for the attacker to aim at.
PLAY IT SHORT
Quickly-taken short corners are always the best option when possible. Taking a conventional corner can surrender possession, while a short corner retains the ball and may allow an attacker to run it into the penalty area — providing a better chance to threaten the goal.
GET IN THE SWING
Inswinging corners are more threatening than outswingers — not least as they are more likely to land in the area. If an inswinger is overhit it usually stays in the box and can be played back towards goal, while an overhit outswinger races out of the area. Also, there is a limit to how close an outswinger can be played to goal, as the taker risks curling it out of play over the byline.
NEAR POST IS A NO-NO
It’s a waste to play the ball towards the near post (Zone C, below). This delivery requires a player to head it backwards into the centre of the box, which is less precise than aiming the delivery there in the first place.
Zone B is the optimal delivery area as a face-on goal presents the biggest target for a header, while Zone A is a good option as the ball can be headed back into the middle of the box.
First contact is the key to making corners count but it isn't just England... the quality overall at Euro 2016...
England in particular haven't got it right - 26 corners that went awry are proof of that.
To find the perfect explanation, Sportsmail spoke Dr Ken Bray of the University of Bath who specialises in ball flight.
An inswinging corner just past the penalty spot is too far for the keeper to come and slightly away from the crowded penalty spot, but still presents a big target for the attacker to aim at.
PLAY IT SHORT
Quickly-taken short corners are always the best option when possible. Taking a conventional corner can surrender possession, while a short corner retains the ball and may allow an attacker to run it into the penalty area — providing a better chance to threaten the goal.
GET IN THE SWING
Inswinging corners are more threatening than outswingers — not least as they are more likely to land in the area. If an inswinger is overhit it usually stays in the box and can be played back towards goal, while an overhit outswinger races out of the area. Also, there is a limit to how close an outswinger can be played to goal, as the taker risks curling it out of play over the byline.
NEAR POST IS A NO-NO
It’s a waste to play the ball towards the near post (Zone C, below). This delivery requires a player to head it backwards into the centre of the box, which is less precise than aiming the delivery there in the first place.
Zone B is the optimal delivery area as a face-on goal presents the biggest target for a header, while Zone A is a good option as the ball can be headed back into the middle of the box.
First contact is the key to making corners count but it isn't just England... the quality overall at Euro 2016...
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