So I guess there is some hoopla over the new NFL extra-point
kicks - http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/nfl-extra-point-rule-change-kickers-tweets-052015
Well The Czar is here to make things better!
Goal Posts
- "Uprights" shortened with a crossbeam added on top making a square.
- Uprights will now be referred to as “the square”.
Scoring Kicks
- The football must pass through the square to count for Standard Points.
- Standard Points are the extra point after a touchdown and field goal.
- If the ball is kicked over, to either side or under the square, the kick is unsuccessful.
- The football may touch the square for 10 Bonus Points.
- Bonus Points are awarded regardless of the outcome of the kick.
- If the kick bounces off the square and then goes through the square (successful kick), Standard Points + Bonus Points are scored.
- If the kick bounces off the square but does not go through (unsuccessful kick) only Bonus Points are scored.
- No Bonus Points are awarded if the ball touches the ground before it touches the square.
Scoring Kicks – Extra Points
- Upon scoring a touchdown and the scoring team elects not to attempt a conversion, an extra point kick may be attempted from the 15 yard line.
Scoring Kicks – Field Goals
- Field Goal will now officially be pronounced as “feel-gull”.
- Field Goals will be scored based on where the ball is spotted at the line of scrimmage, 1 point for every 10 yard range away from the end zone as follows:
Line
of Scrimmage
On
or Between
|
Points
|
Goal Line-10 Yard Line
|
1 Point
|
11-20 Yard Line
|
2 Points
|
21-30 Yard Line
|
3 Points
|
31-40 Yard Line
|
4 Points
|
41-50 Yard Line
|
5 Points
|
Beyond
the 50 Yard Line
|
|
49-40 Yard Line
|
6 Points
|
39-30 Yard Line
|
7 Points
|
29-20 Yard Line
|
8 Points
|
19-10 Yard Line
|
9 Points
|
9-Goal Line
|
10 Points
|
These better rules will make the game more exciting, higher
scoring and generally more entertaining.
A premium will be placed on deadly accurate kickers who can bring
glorious victory to their team! And the
drama! Oh just think of the drama! The 4th quarter, down by 14, time
running out, ball on the 43 yard line, can the kicker shank one off the square
for a successful field goal and 15 points for the win?
--The Czar has spoken!
