SteveR Loc: Michigan

Download #2 and check out the 3D effect. My guess is that's from dof. That, to me, is one of the differences between the two shots.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

Those are well timed and sharp captures that tell the story very well. Being a PP freak I'd crop in a bit and touch up some but that's just me.
A little soapbox follows:
Just as there are many different kinds of amateur photographers, there are many different types of professionals. The only thing that's common to all pros is they get money from their photos. Saying a pro is "this" or a pro is "That" is just not right. A pro may be any or all of those things and may, or may not, have high dollar equipment. A pro does what they need to do and uses whatever equipment is appropriate to "Get The Shot".

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

I’m unclear on the point you want to make. What is the difference you’re trying to bring out?

lamontcranston

I have to say I like what the partial human bodies add to the photos. It shows the presence of other people involved in the action and shows there is action going on around the subjects. Overall, I think they are excellent photos just as they are presented.

bsprague offered the best advice on how to get "professional" shots,

"You should be able to get those same photos. Use a telephoto lens wide open, high shutter speed, as high an ISO as needed and burst shooting. Go home with hundreds and pick the right moments."

philo Loc: philo, ca

there are pro and then there is us. they get paid and we don't

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

I think these 3 shots are charming and from a photography who knows which moments and expressions to catch. They tell the story and avoid any distractions that don't add to the telling of that story. The families sitting on the bench, the school buildings and the coach are all part and parcel of the game without taking centre stage. Some fine memories for the future. By the way, I don't usually like photos of people's children so I am not in any way biased. I don't know how the quality of the prints will turn out but I have confidence that this photography will know how to present them well.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I'm going to let you in on some inside humor on photo #1. Number four is my Grandson Josh. His parents are both profoundly deaf, but he is hearing. As a result his speech is delayed, as was his eight year old brother's. Caleb, now eight, caught up once he got to grade school. Josh's speech is very difficult to understand, except for "no" and some other words, but he has his own language and he thinks he is totally understandable. He will talk your ear off and think that you understand. In the picture, it looks as if he's giving instructions to his teammates in his language. The boy on the left is scratching his head, the boy in the middle is just smiling, and the little girl is just zoned out, as if to say, "what's he saying??" In this case, the photographer caught more than he or she knew what was going on.

Note: Josh understands things perfectly well. He was asked a few weeks ago (on or about his 3rd b'day) if he was ready to potty train. He said, "NO!!" Thankfully, he's beginning to budge off that answer.

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

The little ones are so expressive. I find these shots so much more enjoyable than the S.I. models.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Precious set!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Josh is adorable, SteveR! Good shots of the game!