Play by Play vs Color
You are in charge of describing WHAT is in front of you.
Play by Play
What must you do as soon as you start the broadcast?
Introduce yourself, where you are, and the teams and sport that is playing.
Name 2 examples of how you can paint the "big picture" through the broadcast?
Record
Standings
National Ranking
Conference Ranking
True or False: I should take my time with the broadcast close?
False, Wrap it up! You don’t have to talk for long after the game, just a couple minutes
Who should prep names, numbers, stats?
Play-by-play AND Color
After a play happens this person jumps in and reacts to what just happened with emotion and poise.
Color
True or False: the color analyst should introduce the starting lineups before the game starts.
False; that is the job of the play by play
Name 2 examples of painting the "little picture."
Who is in possession
What is the current drive
What kind of shot was it
etc.
Who should recap how the game ended?
Play-by-Play
Spotting board, google drive
______ is in charge of making sure ______ has information to talk about.
Play by Play, Color
When should you start the broadcast?
Is this a good way to tell the story of the game?
"…picked up at center ice by Johnson, weaving his way through traffic—he’s got speed down the left wing, into the zone, cuts to the middle, HE SHOOTS—SAVE! Rebound in front—SCOOOORES!! What a finish! Johnson stays with it and buries it top shelf, and the Red Hawks take the lead with just 1:12 left in regulation! The crowd is on its feet—what a moment!"
Yes
How does the color commentator contribute to the broadcast close?
They give final thoughts and analysis of how the game ended.
Name 3 ways you can prep for a game.
Boxscores of both teams last games
Who are the head coaches
History of team
Star players and Leaders
Spotting boards
Watching game highlights
Responsible for knowing key stats before the game and tracking stats as the game goes on.
Color
What should color say in the beginning of the broadcast?
Highlight some key players - who do you think will impact the game? Are there important statistics from either team?
Is this a good example of painting the story?
"Johnson carries it into the zone… still has it… now over to Smith… Smith shoots… rebound… and it’s in the net. That’s a goal for the Red Hawks, and they’re up by one."
No,
Flat rhythm: Every phrase has the same cadence—no build-up of intensity.
Too minimal: Names are there, but no color (“carries it,” “still has it”) doesn’t paint much of a picture.
Weak goal call: “And it’s in the net” is anti-climactic instead of explosive.
Missed atmosphere: No mention of the clock, crowd, or stakes.
What should we remember to tell the listeners before wrapping it up?
What is the most important thing you should know before going into a broadcast?
Name pronunciations
Responsible for knowing the names, positions, and numbers of the players.
Play by Play AND Color
Name three things Play by Play could say to open the broadcast after the introduction.
Atmosphere
Color of Uniforms
Major stories
Team and Player Comparisons
Past records
Stakes of the game
What is the #1 thing to remember when painting the story?
CONTEXT/ATMOSPHERE
What do we ALWAYS end our broadcasts with?
"goodnight and Go Blue!"
Did this person prep?
"The Wolverines bring it across half with 12 seconds left, Tigers down by one…He swings it left—#12 fakes, drives the lane, splits two defenders, floater from ten feet—YES! He hits it! 74–73 with 4.2 seconds to play, and the crowd is absolutely erupting!"
No,
This person obviously does not know who the players are using general "Wolverines" to describe a player and "#12" because they don't know the player's name.