Tips on shooting a football (soccer) match

Hello guys,

I'll be shooting an amateur football match in the next couple weeks. I'll probably just take my 5D3 + 200L, monopod with a 2x Tele to the match which will take place in the afternoon. Apart from the usual high shutter speed, AI servo etc, are there any tips or advice you could share ? Where should I position myself ? Side lines, corner or near goals ? Keep the sun to my back ? Thanks in advance.

cdang wrote in post #15690811
Hello guys,

I'll be shooting an amateur football match in the next couple weeks. I'll probably just take my 5D3 + 200L, monopod with a 2x Tele to the match which will take place in the afternoon. Apart from the usual high shutter speed, AI servo etc, are there any tips or advice you could share ? Where should I position myself ? Side lines, corner or near goals ? Keep the sun to my back ? Thanks in advance.

These examples, also from the 200mm range, may help.

Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

Football: it’s a funny old game. Wherever you stand you can guarantee that the action will take place at the opposite end of the pitch. Make sure that you fill the frame with the players, that the ball is included in the shot and that the players are facing the camera. Also get as low down as possible. As for the best place to stand, my preference is behind the goal line adjacent to the edge of the eighteen yard box, or along the sideline, again in line with the eighteen yard box.