Please help with autofocus!

[shadowlands]

I agree on the single point focus. That's what I'm using most of the time. Now for sports as well. Way more keepers that way.
I have been practicing re-focusing fast as well, for more keepers.

@shawdowlands I have a Nikon D5600 and want to use either kit lens for gymnastics (indoor) .... you feel the single spot focus is the way to go? I have been trying 9 to get the whole gymnasts body clear and having a lot —- lot, of trouble! Well there is about 50 problems but this may help at least take it down to 49! Lol!!!!!


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I've had more success with single focal point, shooting sports. I tried 9 and for me, it would skip off of my subject and unto another player, etc...
So lately, I've been trying single point, and occasionally re-focus.

 

[Cortian]

The OP might find this useful: DSLR Autofocus Modes Explained

I learned my Canon 20D from Ken Rockwell's excellent how-to, and he suggested leaving it in “AI Focus AF” ("AF-A" on Nikon) and that has served me well... I think.

Still a n00b, so I'm still figuring it all out, myself