Why It's Almost Impossible to Kick a 90-Yard Field Goal | WIRED

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The world record for an NFL field goal is 64 yards, but place kickers have sent the ball far further in practice. Is a 90-yard kick possible? To find out, WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the physics of long kicks and gets a lesson from pro kicker Harrison Butker.


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Why It's Almost Impossible to Kick a 90-Yard Field Goal | WIRED
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Wow I always wondered why my field goal kicks always stop at 89 yards

nevs
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"You need the ball to launch with a high velocity... at the right angle and be accurate." This is groundbreaking man...

kevinbaxter
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*Someone kicks and makes a 90 yard field goal*
WIRED: *_Why It's Impossible to kick a 91 yard field goal_*

spoopy
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Should’ve asked Justin Tucker who just kicked a 66 yarder today.

chiyanrealestate
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“We need the ball to launch with a high velocity, at the right angle, and be accurate”

Insightful

TheGuildedSpoon
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Wired: Why it's impossible to kick a ball over 90m
Mark Rober:

CLOSEABOUTYT
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A well-placed kick can make or break a game or sometimes even a Season.

* bears fans start sobbing*

annstewart
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That’s why I can only make an 89 yard field goal 🤔

alexiswolgemuth
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WIRED: Why it’s almost impossible to run 900 miles with no water

thegamingmasters
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Justin Tucker reportedly hit an 87 yarder in warm ups this season 🤯

robbo
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It would be interesting to watch professional soccer players doing these field goals and seeing placekickers doing different free kicks

Oshawatt
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*_<I removed my original comment so you'll never find out what I said to get all these likes 😦.>_*






Nah I'm just joshin' ya, here it is:
Answer to the question: *because 90yrds is f**king far!

blackphillip
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Wired: Why it's almost impossible to pay NFL for a 5 second clip

FivoNine
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Someone kicks and makes a 90 yard field goal
WIRED: Why It's Impossible to kick a 91 yard field goal
Mark Rober : Okay we'll see about that (Makes a robot that kicks 105 yards)

AdityaVerma-thbe
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Nobody:
WIRED: why it’s almost impossible to run faster than the sound barrier.

chaosonly
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Wired: it’s impossible to kick a 90 yard field goal

Deestroying:*hold my bang*

notalexzander
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Game: Just imagine no one is there
Practice: Imagine a packed stadium

lasagnaravioli
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It could be done if it was to beat the Lions

kevinfoster
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1:52 Biomechanist says: kick it fast, and accurate.

YOU DONT SAY

solopine
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Dude signed a 5-year, $20.3 million contract on June 13th, 2019.

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