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It can, of course, be nerve-wracking the first time around, but if youdo find the crowd to be unnerving, focus on the role, put the headphoneson and concentrate hard on the game itself. Getting used tothe crowd and using the energy it can provide you with takes longerfor some than others.PRODUCTION DIFFERENCESHaving a producer or director is a real help for a commentator.Although you have to do everything yourself at home, these guysallow you to fully focus on the actual role of commentating at anevent. Everyone is there to make your job easier and handle all ofthe other production issues that come up. You should strike up agood relationship with your production team, get to know them,understand what roles they do and then work with them to ensureyou are comfortable, your headset works properly, volumes aregood and also that you knowwhat’s coming next.Often you’ll find yourself doingthings in the show that youperhaps might not have donebefore, such as doing properthrows and standing in front ofa screen to explain pieces ofplay in replays. You should embrace all of these things but ensureyou know what is expected of you. You also need to ensure you canhear everyone you need to, including the producer in your ear,otherwise mistakes can happen very easily.Producers do so much more to ensure the overall delivery of theshow is great, but the relationship you build with them should beone of trust. They have your back, you have theirs. You’ll find your-33