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Extra Length and Interest For the Extra-Point Kick.

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Title:	Extra Length and Interest For the Extra-Point Kick.
Authors:	PENNINGTON, BILL (AUTHOR), Higgins, Matt (AUTHOR), Shpigel, Ben (AUTHOR)
Source:	New York Times. 10/4/2015, Vol. 165 Issue 57009, Sports Sunday p1-12. 2p. 2 Graphs.
Subjects:	Football rules, National Football League, Football injuries, Kicking (Football), Tallies
Abstract:	The article discusses the U.S. National Football League's (NFL's) decision to increase the distance from which extra-point kick attempts could be made. According to the author, the extension of the limit from 20 yards to 33 yards has reduced the success rate of extra-point attempts and has made such attempts more competitive and interesting. Opponents of the change claim it may be leading to increased rates of injury. Two-point conversions are also discussed.
Database:	Newspaper Source Plus

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Abstract:	The article discusses the U.S. National Football League's (NFL's) decision to increase the distance from which extra-point kick attempts could be made. According to the author, the extension of the limit from 20 yards to 33 yards has reduced the success rate of extra-point attempts and has made such attempts more competitive and interesting. Opponents of the change claim it may be leading to increased rates of injury. Two-point conversions are also discussed.
ISSN:	03624331