Wide left: Study shows that holders play key role in field goal accuracy
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 06:30
in Psychology & Sociology
NFL and college football teams are back in action, and their success often hinges on the accuracy of their field goal kickers. When the field goals are made, kickers are heroes. When they miss, they're goats. But a study by aerospace researchers shows that kickers aren't always at fault – the way the ball is held can affect where the ball goes.