'3 And You're In'

I know, it might just as well have been called "Jumpers For Goalposts." But every day in school yards across the UK, thousands of games did - and presumably still do - take place. You put down your bags or unneccesary items of clothing to form the posts. You get out a ball. And away you go. 3 And You're In, using only one goal, is usually played by the smaller groups and reverses the social status of keepers. In proper games the goalie is a stigmatised role, handed out to the worst player. 3 And You're In makes the position a reward, however, handed out to the first to score three goals.

Most of my attention for this image was concentrated on getting the positions of the figures right. I wanted to create a sense of action; and also imply that these kids weren't very good players. A reasonable job was done, though what the boy on the left thinks he's doing, nobody knows. Sadly I overlooked colours. The white shirts blend in with the brighter part of the background, while the darker trousers are almost swallowed by the tarmac. The ultra-glossiness of the trouser models should have been picked up and corrected too. Definitely a B- Could Try Harder.