PLAY-BY-PLAY STRATEGIES
Every sport presents its own nuances for play-by-play. The essential thing to remember is to always focus on what the ball or puck is doing and constantly update the score, time remaining, and resetting the situation for your audience. People are constantly tuning in and out and need to be informed of this basic essential information as much as possible. On television, announcers have graphics up on screen to instantly tell the announcer what is happening in the game. However, this does not mean that the play-by-play announcer should neglect the basics such as score, time remaining, and other essential information. On radio, details must be provided in such a way as to paint a visual picture for your audience. Here are the basic nuts and bolts of play-by-play, taken from a radio perspective, for the four " major sports.