SportsAugust 28, 2026

yarders

YAHR-derz

Definition

Field goal attempts or kicks made from a distance of a specified number of yards.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'yard'—originating from the Old English 'geard' meaning an enclosure or measure—combined with the suffix '-er' to denote a kick of a specific length, a common convention in American football jargon.

In the news

In the article, the coach uses this term to describe his confidence in a kicker's ability to successfully make field goals from distances of 55, 56, or 57 yards.

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