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Camera Settings
Many cameras have a “sports” program mode that selects a high shutter speed to reduce blurring. Use this if you have it (and conditions allow – it’s probably not going to work on a night game where things are much dimmer). If you don’t have a program mode for sports, try setting your camera’s shutter speed relatively high, 1/125 of a second or so depending on your light and the speed of the sport (ice hockey probably wants a faster shutter speed than something like curling).
Tips
• Anticipate the shot. In a baseball game, we know that the action goes from the pitcher, to the field and the        catcher, to the batter, and context and ap-     then possibly out into
the field somewhere. But also keep an eye on that runner on first – is he going to try and steal? In situations before the action starts, a wide shot allows you to not miss the action and then zoom in quickly when the plays have been established.