Capture what you have learned

Zone Focus: Focusing on one spot where you know that a lot of action happens.

Shutter Speed: When shooting sports, you usually need a fast shutter speed with a big aperture to freeze action. If you use a medium shutter speed you will capture action rather then freezing it.

Panning: Panning is when you follow a subject that is in motion. This will allow you to use a little bit slower shutter speed then usually used so that you can adjust to the bad lighting in most gyms or night games outside. Also, this will keep the subject in focus and the background blurred.

Waiting for the Pause: When waiting for the pause you are simply waiting for the change in action. An example would be when a soccer player is running towards the goal one way and the other team gets the ball so he has to stop to turn and run the other way.