Just like the players drill and practice to get ready for the season, I do the same as a photographer. My goals are improving my timing and looking for creative opportunities.
An example of timing is a receiving drill the players run. Two lines, going opposite directions with a coach throwing to each line. I try to time my images to catch the ball in flight, in frame, just before the player catches the ball.
I’ll shoot a burst for each player in the drill – trying to time one of the shots at the moment mentioned above.
The first example shows the ball just outside of the player’s grasp. Not exactly what I was going for, but close.
The second shot is more what I was targeting. The ball is just landing in the hands of the receiver, and the player shows some motion with his feet.
The third shows the full drill set up. The receiver is shown in the rear of the image, set off with one of his teammates on the opposite line. This image shows more of the story of the drill. The earlier images more of the individual within the practice.
