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I agree with Ralph on the 600mm. My son played O line in college, and the 600 was an invaluable tool for capturing the guards and center from the end zone. Tackles are easier to isolate as they are more likely get some separation as they block.
Watch for the guards pulling. You may be able catch good views of linemen blocking for runners from the sideline. If the offense breaks a long running play, keep an eye on the O linemen. They will continue rumble down field towards the action and you may be able to catch a full length shot of one or more of them. Tight ends are tricky, since they can be blocking or running routes, and your best position will be different, depending on the play.
With a good defensive line, shooting from the end zone works very well. Look for them getting off their blocks and coming through the opposing O line after the ball carrier. Wait for jube after a tackle, particularly the interplay with their teammates. (The 300 lb guys don't tend to leap and chest bump a lot.) When the D line brings pressure, you can just follow the ball and catch them joining the action.
I find red zone defense most challenging defensive line play to photograph. The sharp angle from the sidelines makes it tough to catch faces, and shooting from the end zone means hoping for them to turn at least sideways and having a hole appear - which is usually not a good thing for your team.
Other interactions - sidelines, coach, teammates - have been mentioned. If the defensive line gets a stop that results in a change of possession (interception, fumble recovery, fourth down stand), there should be good opportunities as they come off the field and are congratulated by teammates and coaches.
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