1. KNOW THE SPORT – You must have a basic knowledge of the game to be prepared and get yourself in position to capture the best images.

2. WHATCH WHAT’S HAPPENING – Pay attention to what’s going on. Use both eyes to follow the players and learn their game so you can anticipate a play.

3. CHOOSE A COMPELLING ANGLE – To make someone look tall and imposing, shoot from a low angle. Conversely, shooting from above will foreshorten the body and can make your subject look like a cartoon character.

4. EXPERIMENT – You can make a big difference when you experiment with small things. Try turning on the flash to fill the shadows, switch lenses, look around you to see the players’ reactions after they make a play. Small things can make a difference.

5. GET THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT – Even if you are the most talented photographer in the market, you still need the right lenses, camera and other necessary equipment. Conditions are not always the same at each location, but if you have the tools, you’ll have awesome shots.