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Team Sports

Baseball

Catchers and home-plate umpires are such fun to sketch. Their uniforms offer interesting shapes and, aside from the pitcher’s wind-up, they are the most animated. This is because there is not a lot of movement from the other players as there is only a one in eight chance of the ball being hit to them.

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There are lots of props being worn by the umpires and catchers. Throw in a uniform, ball and bat, mix in the body language of the pitcher that says “I’m gonna strike you out!” and the game comes to life at the end of your pen.

There is emotion in sports, so be ready to capture that moment of victory or defeat. Below, ...

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