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As Jim Nantz pointed out, for play-by-play announcers, football games consist of approximately 130-150 plays, each serving as a chapter in the game's story. However, the broadcast encompasses much more than just calling the plays. While the actual play-by-play rarely causes problems for experienced broadcasters, it's often the surrounding elements that can make or break how you’ll end up feeling about a broadcast.
This article examines four critical non-play situations that broadcasters must master: pre-game, kickoff, transitional periods, and handling downtime.
