The first key to good sports photography is being in the right spot. The second thing is to remember that great athletes don't give up on a play until the whistle blows and neither should the photographer or some great photo opportunities will be missed.
This player secured a tough catch in traffic while going to the ground and although it looked like it would be an incomplete pass, he stayed focused and secured the catch. When shooting a game, we have to be as dedicated, focused, and aware as the players. Sequence captured with Canon 1DX III and EF 70-200 f2.8 @ 1/1,000 and f2.8. Full 17 capture sequence: https://rodgersingley.smugmug.com/Crayton-Schnierle/n-J5nQzx
It was a fun game to photograph and this same player made a one handed catch later in the game under double coverage.
Rodger
EOS 1DX M3, 1DX M2, 1DX, 5DS R, M6 Mark II, 1D M2, EOS 650 (film), many lenses, XF400 video
