1. What is Field Goal Length?

The field goal length in high school football is the total distance the football must travel from the spot of the kick to clear the crossbar. It includes the distance from the goal line plus additional yards for the end zone and snap-to-kick distance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Distance from goal line — The line of scrimmage position
• 17 yards — Standard high school end zone depth
• 10 yards — Typical snap-to-kick distance

3. Importance of Field Goal Length

Details: Knowing the exact field goal length helps coaches make strategic decisions about whether to attempt a field goal and helps kickers prepare for the actual distance they need to kick.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the distance from the goal line where the ball is spotted. The calculator will add the standard 17 yards for the end zone and 10 yards for the snap-to-kick distance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why add 17 yards?
A: High school football end zones are 10 yards deep (NFL is 10 yards, college is 10 yards), plus 7 yards for the placement of the goal posts at the back of the end zone.

Q2: Why add 10 yards?
A: This accounts for the typical distance from where the ball is snapped to where it's actually kicked (holder position).

Q3: Does this vary by league?
A: The end zone depth is standard in high school football, but some youth leagues may have different dimensions.

Q4: What's the longest possible field goal?
A: From the opponent's 1-yard line: 1 + 17 + 10 = 28 yards. However, kickers can attempt longer field goals from further back if they choose.

Q5: How does this compare to NFL calculations?
A: NFL uses similar calculation but with different end zone depth (10 yards instead of 17).