<P> A field goal is normally 17 yards ( 7 yards in Canadian football ) longer than the distance of the line of scrimmage to the goal line , as it includes the end zone ( 10 yards ) and 7 yards to where the holder places the ball . In Canadian football , the goal posts are on the goal lines , in front of the end zones . Therefore , if the line of scrimmage is at the 30 , the field goal would be 47 yards ( in American football ) or 37 yards ( in Canadian football ) . </P>
where do you kick a field goal from
17 yards ( 7 yards in Canadian football ) longer than the distance of the line of scrimmage to the goal line