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Split the uprights cleanly with 12.4 ft clearance.
Aerodynamics & Gridiron Kicking Mechanics
Field goal kicking is a balance of initial projectile kinetic energy, aerodynamic drag on a prolate spheroid, and lateral Magnus/crosswind drift.
Launch Angle vs. Block Height
Short kicks (under 40 yds) use 40°–45° elevation for rapid ascent over rushing defensive linemen hands (typically requiring 9.5+ feet of clearance at 7 yards from the snap).
Distance & Optimal Velocity
Deep kicks (55+ yds) require a flatter launch (30°–35°) and 85–95 mph ball speed to conserve forward momentum before gravitational drag drops the ball below the 10-foot crossbar.
Crosswind Drift & End-over-End Spin
An end-over-end tumbling football exhibits an effective drag coefficient ($C_d \approx 0.05$ to $0.08$) and catches lateral wind, causing substantial deflection over 1.8+ seconds of flight.
View Goalpost Specifications & Simulation Mathematics
The simulation models collegiate and NFL goalposts: crossbar positioned 10.0 feet (3.048 m) above field grade, with vertical uprights spaced 18.5 feet (5.639 m) apart extending 35 feet upward. Each yard represents 3.0 feet (0.9144 m). Equations integrate 3D air drag ($F_d = \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 C_d A$) and lateral crosswind velocity vectors at 60 Hz increments to determine crossbar plane interception ($Z = 0$), vertical clearance, and lateral margin inside or outside upright posts.