Leap of Faith

Fantastic action shot.  Looks like the Subway guy is setting up a move on the opponent.  Our "football" is not round and doesn't roll well, so I'm clueless about the interaction here ;-)... Mike

Unlike football, no hand contact with the ball is allowed in soccer (goalie excepted)  The idea is to get the ball past the goalie & into the opponent's net by kicking or 'heading' the ball.  (see text book demo here, second frame down)  'Subway' came down like Spider Man-to-the-rescue to try to take the ball away from my grandson (orange)  The 'luck factor' seems always to be a part of my efforts at sports photography & entered my burst of shots when grandson & ball came in close proximity to each other.  Thanks for your prompt reply.  You must be as much a slave to the internet as I.  :-)  Best, LM.

Hi Len,

  Wonderful action shot with perfect timing, colors & expression's.  Take care, Patsy

I can't take credit for the expressions (see luck factor above) but I consider this my reward for being so dedicated as to be at every game (one per week) to record his participation for posterity.  :-)  Throw enough spaghetti at the wall..........................etc. !  Thanks for your much appreciated input.  Makes it all worth while.  Best, LM.

Nice shot; great capture of action and concentrated expressions! Very well done! Thank you for sharing. :)

Good of you to weigh in here.  Yah, even at the 8 - 10 year old level the game is taken seriously enough to get some intense expressions.  Got a game tonight.  Stay tuned for more.  :-)  Best, LM.

A study in Contrasts!

And fun to watch unfold.  Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.