Specialised Courses –
ONLINE SPORTS COMMENTATING

ONLINE SPORTS COMMENTATING

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Commentator training – from preparation to delivery.

This course is aimed at new or relatively inexperienced commentators and producers who do some commentary.

Learning objectives

To understand the real objectives of television sports commentary
To learn how to prepare properly for a match
To add value for viewers through information and voice modulation
To work with directors and use the monitor effectively

Course duration: 2 Days

Attendee number: 10 (maximum per course)

Attendees: Commentators

Note: This course assumes that all participants are proficient in their job role.

The course is based on theory and practical sessions aimed at giving commentators a greater understanding of their craft and improving their commentary skills.

Course content

The workshop is run initially as a group session and then commentators will prepare and deliver off tube commentary of a football match.

Part 1: The real objectives of television sports commentary

The history of sports commentary – radio to television
Different commentary styles around the world
Telling a story
Enhancing the viewing experience – the real objective for every commentator

Part 2: Planning and preparation

Knowing your audience and the importance of player identification
Player biographies and statistics and how to use them
A system for preparing commentary notes
Preparing an opener

Part 3: During the match

Creating a sense of occasion and context, before, during and after the match
Anticipating key moments
Voice modulation – creating an ebb and flow
When to speak and when not to speak!
Communication with the director – use of the monitor and the lazy button for talkback

Part 4: Commentary Exercise

Individual commentary exercise (off tube)
Individual review of performance, discussion and feedback

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Have a better understanding of the real objectives of sports commentary
Be able to prepare for commentary more effectively with the tools to develop their own system of notes
Be able to create their own commentary style and feel more confident in delivering effective storytelling commentary