Abstract:
The purposes of this research are to study techniques applied for the sport commentary of live and delayed feed/lapel sports events and to study the valuable assets of the sport commentate. Al data stated h the following research were assembled and compiled by in depth interview of 12 renowned sport commentators as well as an observation from their commentary of football, tennis and golf broadcast on Free TV and Cable TV such as SUPERSPOFCT GOLD, SUPEFSSPOFTT. ESPN and STAR SPOFCTS. The research revealed the following results: 1. There are 2 types of Applicable Techniques for commentary: 1 .1 Live event commentary always requires excessive research on teams, athletics, statistics, stadiums and rewards before the events Most of events need 2 commentators: main commentator and co-commentator. Their responsibilities depend on each type of sports. Commentators will design the unity of program while the game is undergoing by using their arts of language including invitation, questions, requests and imperatives. Style, intonation, pitch, word choice and word building need to meet the tone and feeing of the game. The commentators are to analyze and describe the game by using their experience and the information gathered before and during the game. 1.2 Delayed feed/Tape event commentary Delayed feed commentary requires the same techniques as in the live event commentary. However, they differ in that delayed feed will be broadcast right after the game finishes. Taped event is edited before the commentary. Some pats that are considered relevant or not significant will be cut. It is found that the research on the game and the arts of language to create unity need to be done as in the live events. However, the information for the tape commentary is more detailed. Moreover, the order of play needs to be reviewed and informed to the viewers so that they wont be confused with the missing parts that have been edited or cut while doing the commentary, the commentator acts as he hasnt known the result to maintain the feeling of excitement delivered to the viewer as in the live event His analysis and comments show his confidence because he has known and studied the game before. in the meantime, he adds useful information related to the game 2. Valuable assets of the commentator Its inevitable that the commentator must successfully posses at least 3 qualifications in term of experience: knowing mass communication in sport, having a genuine love of sport and being a sports player. They must know well the rules and regulations and each sports identity. Also, they must be able to analyze the game and justify whether it is breaking the rules or not They must understand the feelings of the athletics in game. The commentator has to be prepared to gain knowledge at all time, Their Thai language skills in both speaking and writing must be strong. Their ability in English especially in listening and reading must be at a good level. They must be able to gather his thoughts, conclude and express them immediately to the viewers In addition, they must have a good concentration while on duty. They must be talented in expressing what they are seeing info words with their own style, which is appropriate to the sports and the feelings of the game.