- The field goal footballs are different than the regular footballs
- ONE specified official brings them to the game
- The balls are protected during the game by an official, guarded closely
- The leather on the balls is thinner than the regulation balls
- The balls are inflated more, and there is speculation that it might be with a mixture of air and helium or some other gas
- Most kickers are popping from 58 yards or more with incredible accuracy