# Technical-Tactical Analysis of Corner Kicks in Male Soccer: A Systematic Review
## 3 Results
### Search and Selection of Studies
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**Title** & **Author/Reference/J/Year** & **Data Analysis Methods** & **Competition** & **Sample Matches** & **Main Outcomes** \\ \hline Comparative analysis of the top six and bottom six teams’ corner kick strategies in the 2015/2016 English Premier League & [PERSON] et al. [18] (2019) & Chi-square & 2015/2016 English Premier League Season & 2033 (120) & Top six teams preferred outswringing deliveries and dynamic attacking setups. In contrast, bottom six teams used more inswing deliveries and too corners primarily when losing Goals were more likely when attacks were dynamic, the score was level, and two defenders were positioned on the posts. & Corner kicks have a low success rate (-1.5-2%), but teams use structured routines with coordinated attacking movements, such as the \"jellyfish\" and \"love train\" formations. Defenses typically apply hybrid marking systems, and correct defender positioning, especially near the first post and central zones, is crucial. & A total of 105 goals (2.9%) were scored from corner kicks, with key performance indicators such as final result, match time, number of intervening attackers, final attempt zone, and second play significantly associated with the outcomes. \\ \hline \end{tabular}
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**Title** & **Author/Reference/(Year)** & **Data Analysis Methods** & **Competition** & **Sample Matches** & **Main Outcomes** \\ \hline  & & & & Direct corners were more frequent, \\  & & & & typically involving mid-depth \\ Analysis of the corner kick & & & Six European lagues & & deliveries and direct headers, \\ in football in the main & & & 17/18 season & & while indirect corners used short \\ European leagues during & & & & ended up scoring & passes and quick shots. Differences \\ the 2017–2018 season & & & Italy, England, & & goals (1892) & \\  & & & France, Portugal & & \\ \hline  & & & & & \\  & & & & & \\  & & & & & \\ \hline  & & & & & The most successful corners were \\  & & & & & either delivered to the penalty box \\ Corner kick performance & & Descriptive statistics and temporal pattern & & 229 successful corner & from the same side as the kicker’s \\ indicators in elite football & & (T-pattern) analysis & & Spanish division & kicks, defined as & strong for to the near post \\  & & & & during the & the opposite side. Corner kick \\  & & & & 2016–2017 season & shot (204) & success was also influenced by \\  & & & & & match location, timing, timeline, and opponent ranking. \\ \hline  & & & & & Corner kick success is low (about \\  & & & & 2-4%), but teams use 3-4 attacks & to improve the chances of creating a shot. The most effective \\ Observational Analysis of & & & & & delivery targets the first post, \\ Corner Kicks in & & & & typically through direct, aerial \\ High-Level Football: A & & & & crosses. Teams tend to attack more \\ Mixed Methods Study & & & & & aggressively in the first and final \\  & & & & thirds of the match, especially \\  & & & & when behind on the scoreboard. \\  & & & & & Mixed defensive marking is most \\  & & & & common and effective, while \\  & & & & offensive success is linked to \\  & & & & dynamic player movements rather \\  & & & & than static setups. \\ \hline \end{tabular}
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**Title** & **Author/Reference/(Year)** & **Data Analysis Methods** & **Competition** & **Sample Matches** & **Main Outcomes** \\ \hline  & & & & Corner kicks were evenly distributed between sides, but left-side corners peaked early and right-side corners peaked later in the match. Compared to previous World Cups, there was less use of both wings, greater focus on the target area and more attacking dominance, and goals were equally scored with the head and foot. \\ \hline  & & & The study showed that in elite football, defensive organization during corner kicks relies heavily on hybrid systems, combining player-marking and zonal responsibilities.