Allen Park — Snap, hold, kick.
In theory, it's a simple enough process, but in reality, there are any number of things that can go wrong with a field-goal attempt.
On an NFL special-teams unit, having one thing go wrong can be the difference between making or missing a field goal — and ultimately, winning or losing a game.
The Lions saw that minuscule margin of error last season, with the place-kicking job in flux after rookie Nate Freese and Alex Henery struggled through the first five games. Freese went 3-of-7 and Henery just 1-of-5 on field goals.