6. Shooting Basketball

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Timing is everything. For this game, I was shooting on strobe, meaning I could take only one picture every three seconds. This moment happened in a fraction of a second. I was able to make this image because I was ready and able to anticipate the action.

Covering the Action from all Angles

Basketball is full of action, and that makes for a lot of great opportunities for fantastic shots. It’s a very fast, physical sport. But the downside of shooting basketball is that you have limited space courtside to take advantage of those chances.

This chapter reveals different ways to cover the game and what to consider when you’re ...

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