I've got a theory about corners at FCR,

I said this ages ago on here but I think I know the issue with taking corners at FCR.

Having played on the hallowed turf a number of times for different teams (and being a dead ball kicker), taking corners there has always been a bit of a problem when I've played. I've noticed it for a number of NCFC players and away teams too.

The reason for me is that there's very little room between the quadrant and where the grass meets the perimeter track. Separating the grass from the track around the edge is a wooden frame. Due to this most people begin their run up on the track which is pretty slippery with studs on.Then there's a small step as you go from the track onto the grass, which causes you to change your footing. Then because there is limited room from the grass edge to the quadrant, there's not really enough room to adjust your footing again in the run up to strike the ball. Next time you're there, watch and you'll see what I mean as someone takes a corner.

Now obviously one could argue that these are pro's, they should know how to take a corner, yada, yada, yada, and whilst that is true, it still doesn't take away from the fact that a good strike of a dead ball is helped massively by a level, even surface.

Here's some pics that kind of show what I mean...

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Posted By: I Am Hoot on August 23rd 2016 at 11:11:15

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I've got a theory about corners at FCR, (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:11:15
- It's all Phil Mulryne's fault. (n/m) (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Aug 23, 11:56:43
  - It wouldn't be your fault would it Brooksie Boy (n/m) (NCFC) - Tilly, Aug 23, 12:27:20
    - Yes, corners are hard at FCR because of Brooke. Glad we've sorted that out. (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 23, 12:28:47
- It's all astro turf up to the stands now. Shouldn't be a problem anymore. (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 23, 11:37:27
  - Yeah Mr Nasium just sent me a pic. (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:42:22
    - Yeah it looks really plush. (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Aug 23, 11:44:27
      - It's very springy... got on it Tuesday night and it is like a trampoline. Sanchez (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 23, 11:51:41
- Yeah it's not easy,but i can't believe how often the ball doesn't get past the first defen (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 23, 11:22:12
  - I don't know if you've taken corners/free kicks before but you'd be surprised... (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:26:56
    - Yes i have played outfield for a few years. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Aug 23, 11:29:27
- Yebbut... (NCFC) - Jim Nasium, Aug 23, 11:20:10
  - its ingrained in the players now though. They've even dug little (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 11:26:25
  - Brilliant! I've been saying this for years that they needed to fix it, (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:26:01
- Wow. Genuinely interesting and insightful theory. (NCFC) - Old Man, Aug 23, 11:18:33
  - I saw the convo down there about it so thought it might be appropriate. (n/m) (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:27:56
- So Doncasters prudence in not levelling the pitchside correctly and McNally's (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 11:14:27
  - This, the bastards. (n/m) (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 23, 11:27:22

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