This was actually one of my top three for this challenge. I loved the emotion that you captured on both players faces. The element that made this shot so strong though was the fact that the player recieving the ball is looking away from the person about to tackle him. It hightens the anticipation enormously. Well done.
Very nicely composed, great detail and focus, nice colors (exept the ball doesn't fit in as well), and you really stopped them in place. Like the way the guy in red just hangs there, off balance, with the wind blowing his shirt and even the muscles in his hand tensed to the max. Good luck with the challenge.
Love the backstabing, sneakin', gritty, bad news coming your way theme. And if that doesn't work, theres always the "your shoe lace is untied" approach. Team is always about who has your back and this guy on the right is chiro bound. This invent a story type photo is always a treat. Thanks.