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The first rules of American football were devised by folks that ran and played college ball. At a meeting between these colleges in 1876, the crossbar height was set at ten feet. It has not been changed since.

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Height of goal posts uprights?

In the NFL, rules state that the uprights must extend for at least 20 feet above the crossbar.


What is the height and width of football goal?

A standard football (soccer) goal measures 8 feet (2.44 meters) in height and 8 yards (7.32 meters) in width. These dimensions are specified by FIFA regulations and apply to professional and competitive matches worldwide. The goalposts and crossbar must be made of a material that is safe and sturdy.


What is the height of NFL goal posts?

"Goal posts must be single-standard type, offset from the end line and painted bright gold. The goal posts must be 18 feet, 6 inches wide and the top face of the crossbar must be 10 feet above the ground. Vertical posts extend at least 30 feet above the crossbar. A ribbon 4 inches by 42 inches long is to be attached to the top of each post. The actual goal is the plane extending indefinitely above the crossbar and between the outer edges of the posts."http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/fieldfootball is a game played with your feet......the height of the upright.i.e; goalpost is 8Ftsome numpties will say this is soccer........that proves just why they are numpties


How do you adjust the height on a lifetime basketball goal?

you lower it to whatever height you want it at


How high is the field goal cross bar from the ground?

The goal post must be a minimum of 20 feet above the crossbar and the crossbar is 10 feet above the ground, so that would make the top of the goal post a minimum of 30 feet above the ground. cn xcm

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What is the height of the goal posts on an fifo football field?

The height of the goalposts is 8 feet!


How do you goal in Gaelic football?

A Gaelic football goal is like a rugby goal and a soccer goal stuck together. You could think of it like a soccer goal with posts extending beyond the cross bar. The posts are 6.5 metres apart, with a height of not less than 7 metres above ground level. A cross bar is fixed to the goal posts at a height of 2.5 metres. To score you have to put the ball between the posts, either above the cross bar for one point or into the goal itself for 3 points. The ball can be kicked or punched, but not thrown, in order to score.


Is football goal posts made of metal?

Most football goal posts are made of some type of metal. Football goal posts for the NFL are made out of steel with a mixture of aluminum. Soccer goal posts are usually aluminum or plastic with a net in between the posts.


Where were the goal posts for the American Football League 1960-1969?

On the goal line


How wide are the goal posts in college football?

18.6 feet


What is the angle of football goal posts?

90 degree angle


How wide are American football goal posts?

The goal posts in the NFL and college are 18 feet, 6 inches apart. In high school, goal posts are 23 feet, 6 inches apart.


The width of an Canadian football league goal post?

The goal post dimensions in Canadian football are the same as in American football. The goal posts are on the goal line. The hash marks are not in line with the uprights.


Goal post what is wider between soccer and American football?

Soccer goal posts are 8 yards apart. Someone else care to document distance between American football posts?


How deep are the hockey goal posts?

2 feet


What color can high school football goal posts contain?

PURPLE


What is the name of the thing you kick a football for a field goal?

Goal posts, commonly referred to as "uprights."