Question

To get a great sports photograph, you need to do what?

Anticipate the action

Stay as far back from the action as possible

Use a macro setting

All of the above

Answer 1

I would say anticipate the action. When you anticipate the action, you get some great pictures.

You are stay as far back as possible from the action, you might miss some good opportunities to get some nice shots.

This link I found is quite useful for sports photography. I hope it helps you.

http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-sports-photography

Answer 2

I agree with @m_sarvesh! If you anticipate the action, you can prepare yourself better to capture the upcoming action. Even if it doesn't tally perfectly with what you were expecting, it does however help you get better shots :)

And by the way, nice article - very informative!