Football shot

[Cari H.]

Hi,
I am VERY new to this.
What could I have done differently to make this a better shot??
All comments and suggestions are welcome!!

[MOmilkman]

I think the number one thing that would make this shot better is lose the bleachers in the background. Too many people back there and that takes away from the action up front.

Look for a different position next time and think about what is going to be in the background before shooting and I bet you will notice a big difference.

And the RB's foot is cut off. Avoid that.

Other than that, I do like the handoff shot.

[Jim Bryant]

Move downfield in back of the defensive line and get pictures either of the running back blasting through the hole and running to daylight or getting creamed by the defense. If your team is on defense, get about 10-20 yards back behind the opposing team's offense and you'll able to get pictures of interceptions, quarterback sacks or the running back getting creamed. Always ask yourself, "How can I improve this picture?" Different positions, lower angles a more shallow f-stop, higher shutter speed might help.

[wamplers]

Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

Move downfield in back of the defensive line and get pictures either of the running back blasting through the hole and running to daylight or getting creamed by the defense. If your team is on defense, get about 10-20 yards back behind the opposing team's offense and you'll able to get pictures of interceptions, quarterback sacks or the running back getting creamed. Always ask yourself, "How can I improve this picture?" Different positions, lower angles a more shallow f-stop, higher shutter speed might help.

Good advice!

[windrider86]

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[73rocks]

Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

Move downfield in back of the defensive line and get pictures either of the running back blasting through the hole and running to daylight or getting creamed by the defense. If your team is on defense, get about 10-20 yards back behind the opposing team's offense and you'll able to get pictures of interceptions, quarterback sacks or the running back getting creamed. Always ask yourself, "How can I improve this picture?" Different positions, lower angles a more shallow f-stop, higher shutter speed might help.

Cari - I would have to agree with Jim on the very basic approach . . . being in position to get the best possible shot:

An "East/West" backfield handoff shot is nice . . . .



. . . . but a "North/South" backfield handoff shot is nicer



And an "East/West" running back shot is nice . . . .



But any "North/South" running back shots are just a little nicer . . . . .



Hope that helps you out.