What is a placekicker?
Q: What is a placekicker?
A: A placekicker, also called a kicker, is the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for kicking field goals and extra points.
Q: What other duties might a placekicker have?
A: In many cases, the placekicker may also serve as the team's kickoff specialist or, more rarely, punter.
Q: Why is a placekicker often considered the most valuable player on the team?
A: A placekicker is often called the most valuable player on the team because in many cases, he scores the most points in a game.
Q: At what point on the field does a team have a chance to score 3 points?
A: Each time a team gets to the 35 yard line or closer, they have a chance to score 3 points.
Q: When does a kicker come in to make an extra point?
A: Each time their team makes a touchdown, the kicker comes in to make the extra (1) point.
Q: What part of the team is a kicker a member of?
A: A kicker is a member of the special teams.
Q: Are field goals and extra points equally as valuable?
A: No, field goals are worth 3 points while extra points are worth 1 point.
