Eli5 “why is it that kickers can make kickoffs from the opponents 25 yd line but miss a 40 yd kick field goal on their own end zone”

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Eli5 “why is it that kickers can make kickoffs from the opponents 25 yd line but miss a 40 yd kick field goal on their own end zone”

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It takes more leg strength to kick the ball 110 yards and it requires greater accuracy. A 110 yard field goal is much more leg strength than any NFL kicker has ever demonstrated being close to and it doesn’t seem likely that will change any time soon. Even with the best PEDs it’s not possible.

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