Matt Prater

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/matt-prater

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Matt Prater born?August 10, 1984
2. What is the college football?Played for the UCF Knights
3. What is the current team?Buffalo Bills
4. What is Matt Prater known for in football?Matt Prater is a kicker who can kick the ball very far, even 64 yards, which is longer than most other kickers.
5. How did Matt Prater become a great kicker?He trained his legs, core, and used good technique. He played college football at UCF and then joined the Detroit Lions, where he kept improving.

Kinetic Chain: The sequence of movements in the body that work together to produce motion.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living things.
Atmospheric Conditions: Factors like wind, temperature, and air density that can affect a kicked ball's flight.
Offensive Strategy: The plan a football team uses to score points.