Action shots

Well I'm no expert, per se, but here are my tips anyway! You have some options, as always, but my shortlist is:

1. Shoot fast, ie capture the action with a high shutter speed
2. Follow the action by panning the camera - you can then shoot fast or slow
3. If you shoot slow and pan (perhaps because it's dark, or because you want to) you'll blur the background and other parts that are moving relative to your pan, which can be nice
4. If you can't shoot at infinity, pre-focus on something obvious and hit the go button when the object reaches that object
5. Anticipate the unwanted, like other moving objects, and get clear sightlines
6. Use the best focal length for your purpose, bearing in mind that the longer the focal length the harder it will be to 'freeze' the action
7. As always, frame the object well and get as close as you can.

It's not always easy but these simple tips will make your images more interesting and viewable. Trust me, just this once ;-)