Baseball and Softball
Baseball and softball move rather slowly between pitches and then explode into action when the ball is thrown. It’s a great game to photograph, especially at the Little League level, because the distances are not that great and there are multiple places to shoot from. You also have enough time to change your position and move around as much as needed to get the best shot.
Here are some of the positions to shoot from. Just remember that the ball (and bat) can go flying in any direction, so make sure you are in a safe spot—or at least make sure you keep an eye on the game at all times.
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