Shooting Baseball

[brian_minson]

<p>Never shot baseball before, but you guys and gals know I have 16 years shooting. Hoping to learn from everyone some of the following things when it comes to high school baseball:</p>

<p>- Best places to shoot from<br>

- Best shots ideas<br>

- Any other bits of advice</p>

<p>Thanks guys,</p>

<p>Brian Minson</p>

 

[viewthroughmylens]

<p>I think it depends greatly on the field you're shooting at.. we're lucky at the high school home field here there's 25 feet between first base and the fence and I get to shoot on the field for the most part for infield stuff and even some outfield reach. Some fields don't have much space at all so you have to be behind fences the entire time. </p>

<p>Everyone's opinions will differ by their own preferences but I always try to get the one shot of the pitcher from straight ahead, with the lens hood on (it's always on actually) I shoot for the release of the pitch shot while pressed up against the fence of the backstop when available.</p>

<p>I only had the 70-300 F4-5.6 myself last season so a lot of my shots could have used the improvement I'll see with the 70-200 and a 1.4 extender I'll use this spring (after I buy the 1.4) Can't wait for baseball season but we don't start until April here.<br>

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<br /> A lot of parents like the bat on ball.. but I personally think the follow-through of a hit with all eyes is a nicer shot (and a hell of a lot easier than 'bob' shots)<br>

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[paf iii]

<p>Hello Brian, if you have a 100-300mm lens that is my choice. 3 basic shooting positions RH pitcher in the stretch from the 3rd base side, LH pitcher in the stretch 1st base side, windup behind home plate as close to the screen/fence as possible.use the fastest shutter speed possible, shoot in continuous mode.Start your shutter as the pitcher starts his motion til he delivers the pitch.Try to avoid stagnant fielders in the backround, vary your shutter speed also to show motion. check out my photos it may give you some ideas. Also HAVE FUN .Hope this helps Phil</p>

[Leroy_Photography]

<p>Brian, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE BASEBALL. It's my favorite sport to shoot ... only 24 days before our season begins. :-D I don't have any one favorite spot since fields are so different. I'm all over the place. With new pitchers, I get behind the plate to shoot a few throws, then from each side, then from side to side during each inning, always anticipating the next play. Baseball is a thinking-man's game. After a while of following a team, you can anticipate what the coach is going to call. Much of my location is dependent on lighting, vantage point, etc. I prefer different angles, so I move around a lot between innings. My favorite lens is the 70-300 f/5.6, althought night time shooting with it is terrible. I had a D80 and just upgraded to the D300 with a faster processer, so I'm looking forward to using the 80-200 f/2.8 for evening and night games. I like shooting with a lower f-stop, but open the lens when following fielding in the outfield. (It takes some practice.) I hope this helps. Good luck.</p><div></div>