Back in the 1960s, when Tom Dempsey was in the National Football League (NFL), kickers typically approached the ball from a straight-on or head-on position.
Once soccer-style kickers became common in the league, most kickers began approaching the ball from an angle. Some researchers believe that this manner of hitting the ball leads to increased distance and accuracy.
Certainly, professional and amateur football place kickers are attempting and making longer field goals than used to be the case. So, in at least one regard, futbol has impacted the way football is played in the United States.
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