Chalkboard lesson · Cold Line Vocabulary

What is a crosswind in sports betting?

The short answer

Wind blowing perpendicular to the field. Affects kick accuracy more than distance, especially for field goals.

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In plain English

Wind blowing sideways across the field. Makes aiming kicks harder.

What to remember about Crosswind

The definition

Wind blowing perpendicular to the field. Affects kick accuracy more than distance, especially for field goals.

In plain English

Wind blowing sideways across the field. Makes aiming kicks harder.

Example in context

Strong crosswind from the east - kicks will drift, watch for misses.

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