If the football hits the goalpost from a field goal is it playable?

Answer 1

As long as you were A) behind the line of scrimmage, B) drop kicked the ball, and C) drop kicked the ball between the goal posts that your opponent was defending. If those three criteria above were met, the field goal would be considered good.

Answer 2

Yes. Antonio Cromartie (SD) returned a field goal attempt from the Minnesota Vikings 109 yards when it fell short of a field goal. He caught it inbounds and hence it must be possible to intercept the ball.

Only a pass can be intercepted, but yes, field goals can be returned by the defensive team if the kick is unsuccessful.

Answer 3

I don't believe so. Though, I do believe the defense could catch it, and try to return it 100 yards to the other end zone for a defensive touchdown. I know that when a field goal is a long one, the defense will frequently put a 'receiver' in the end zone just for that possibility.

There may be some rule about hitting the upright causing a dead ball. But that I am unsure of.

This is answered for NFL rules, and may be different in other leagues, college, etc.

Hope I helped some.

Answer 4

yes, as long as it goes in between it is a fieldgoal

Answer 5

No, any kick that strikes the goal post is considered a dead ball because the goal posts are considered to be out of bounds.

Answer 6

Theoretically yes, but in practice this is effectively impossible due to the height of the ball.

Answer 7

Yes, the kick would count.

Answer 8

no