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Title: 2011 season targets
Post by: 19reading87 on April 07, 2011, 09:25:36 AM
With some if us having our first game this weekend what is everybody's personal targets : runs, wickets, catches, stumpings etc....
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tbarnfield99 on April 07, 2011, 09:27:32 AM
500 league runs would be nice. would like to be in the top 3 keepers for the season as well.but would sacrifice all that for a decent finish for the team.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 07, 2011, 09:28:15 AM
At least a 50, no ducks and no dropped catches!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: roco on April 07, 2011, 09:30:39 AM
At least 700 Saturday league runs plus force minor county selectors to pick me by sheer weight of runs to break up the friends club
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Canners on April 07, 2011, 09:31:22 AM
im aiming for 500 league runs, 10 catches and to finish in the top half of the league
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on April 07, 2011, 09:35:07 AM
1300 runs total for sat and sun leagues. top 3 finish for the club in both leagues and push for county development side selection
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: peplow on April 07, 2011, 09:35:16 AM
i'm aiming to play!! through non availability and injury!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Canners on April 07, 2011, 09:37:48 AM
i'm aiming to play!! through non availability and injury!

if you need any bats looking after mate, i know of a good home ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: mdl_1979 on April 07, 2011, 09:40:01 AM
Grand scheme sees me looking for 500 runs on Saturdays, 1000 runs on Sundays.  Given that I may have to trundle in a bit on Saturdays this season as well, 10 wickets would be nice, with 20 wickets on Sundays.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: peplow on April 07, 2011, 09:41:58 AM
if you need any bats looking after mate, i know of a good home ;)

i'll bear in mind, not keeping many for the reason i wont play much i think so they may stay with me :D
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: johnnyw on April 07, 2011, 09:44:34 AM
This is my first year playing club cricket properly as I was a late comer to the game. I played 2 club matches last year yielding 18 runs.

This year I am aiming for a 50 and also I am hoping to ave over 25. Also looking to hold down the keepers spot and do well behind the stumps. First game this sunday!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Canners on April 07, 2011, 09:46:54 AM

after a telling off.....

my new aim is 800 league runs at an average of 45......

Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Tumo on April 07, 2011, 09:47:37 AM
50 wickets, 4 5fers, 150 runs. At least one score over 25. 10 catches would be nice, although I'm aware that most of the catching chances come off my bowling. Not to drop any catches as well.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Buzz on April 07, 2011, 09:50:49 AM
to play more than 8 league games this year. 801 league runs at 50... (no point in going easy on yourself...)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Tumo on April 07, 2011, 09:51:49 AM
to play more than 8 league games this year. 801 league runs at 50... (no point in going easy on yourself...)
That's a lot to ask for if you only end up playing 8 games Buzz ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 07, 2011, 09:52:31 AM
Realistically: 800 league runs, 25 wickets and 10+ catches.
I'm hoping for a big fish season after dropping standard so we will see. I have my drive and focus thanks to a cocky junior who decided he didn't like the 'new guy' and bet me £50.00 he scores more rus than I do this season. He is still unaware I've come back to my old hunting ground, that he will be batting below me in the line up and that ive come from the top division! Silly boy. Still... I will be making sure he puts his hand in his pocket come September :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: SG6-18 on April 07, 2011, 09:54:06 AM
big runs and wickets for school and club to force back into county set up
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Buzz on April 07, 2011, 09:59:08 AM
That's a lot to ask for if you only end up playing 8 games Buzz ;)
yes - especially if I make a 0...!!! Actually it is pretty hard work if I play all 16 games (which wont happen) 13 games is probably my best hope. I just need to play as well as last year (my best ever season... so not much to live up to after about 12 or 13 seasons of league cricket...)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: 100 not out on April 07, 2011, 10:01:07 AM
No quantitave targets really. . .

Top of the agenda is promotion for my team

To play straight with a full face and be difficult to get out.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Tumo on April 07, 2011, 10:02:06 AM
yes - especially if I make a 0...!!! Actually it is pretty hard work if I play all 16 games (which wont happen) 13 games is probably my best hope. I just need to play as well as last year (my best ever season... so not much to live up to after about 12 or 13 seasons of league cricket...)
Nothing wrong with having a bit of pressure on you! I reckon I've got that from last season, take a few wickets and now I've got sheadloads of pressure on me!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: revboy on April 07, 2011, 10:14:52 AM
1000 runs in the season and to win the league
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tbarnfield99 on April 07, 2011, 10:17:20 AM
1000 runs in the season and to win the league

Not asking for much then! :P

What standard is that at if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: roco on April 07, 2011, 10:19:34 AM
That's alot if it's just Saturday league cricket mate I set mine at 700 and thought that would be decent but main aim is still the minor county
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 07, 2011, 10:24:08 AM
That's alot if it's just Saturday league cricket mate I set mine at 700 and thought that would be decent but main aim is still the minor county
I thought you were already playing minor counties roco?
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: jimba101 on April 07, 2011, 10:25:06 AM
I'm hoping for 700 runs too roco. i got about 550 in 13 games last year, gone up 3 divs but should be playing 20-22 games this season

plus i have a bat with better 'ping' now ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: coverpoint_pro on April 07, 2011, 10:25:37 AM
700+ runs and 40+ wickets in the league
200+ runs in 20/20 and 10 wickets
200+ runs for league side and 10 wickets
And
Couple of hundred runs and a few wickets for county!

Oh and to give myself the best possible chance of county 2nd 11 selection!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: roco on April 07, 2011, 10:26:04 AM
Was in the squad plus trained but it's a friends club mate so hard to break in to permanently
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ianbuchanan on April 07, 2011, 10:28:44 AM
To play a full season and not injur myself halfway through!

But really, I think realistically 300-400 league runs over 18 games as I've just started wearing glasses which will take some getting used to... but 20 wickets would be nice! Hopefully we will stay up aswell!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 07, 2011, 10:29:49 AM
Ahh right I see. Our league side is similar to that set up. Funny really as now all the top league players refuse to play
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: uknsaunders on April 07, 2011, 10:32:48 AM
play without this awful cough that I've had for 4 weeks. Get through the season without injury.

Modest I'm afraid.

Targets I find are subject to:-

Playing enough
Batting high enough in the order
Bowling enough overs

Therefore I just play for the team and the situation every time.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: roco on April 07, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
Well I outscored other batsmen who were picked but they are friends of the captain and coach so fair play to them but hopefully they have had a kick up the backside as they lost 6/6 last year and 5/6 year before because they pick friends not the best players as 4/5 players that should be in rather than the players they pick

But I am not bitter at all
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: revboy on April 07, 2011, 10:39:56 AM
Not asking for much then! :P

What standard is that at if you don't mind me asking?

Standard is not high as this will be my first proper season after completing my education. I have been training hard during the off season, which hopefully should pay off
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: johan95 on April 07, 2011, 10:50:19 AM
Seeing as I am going to be playing a ridiculous amount of cricket this summer, barring any injury (touch wood!) -
I think I'll go low but will see how this pans out over the season.
1,000 Sat/Sun Runs - (lower cause I have no clue where I'm gonna be batting :( - like to bat 3, but you tend to get pushed around when you're my age :( ).
If I bowl a few overs, 10 wickets.
15 outfield catches
3 Run outs.

Then keeping, if I get to keep :)
10 Catches
10 Stumpings

Colts Games (9 max I think)
150 runs
5 wickets
2 catches.

Knowing me this won't happen! But I find it's more about keeping a cool head when I bat... :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Simmy on April 07, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
i want 600 runs on a saturday
about 400 on a sunday
and maybe 300 in 20/20 have to retire at 40

and id like to brake the 40 victims mark on a saturday in league cricket
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: will5210 on April 07, 2011, 11:17:46 AM
I'm captaining for the first time this year, so personal targets go out of the window really

I want to finish at least mid table, have a good cup run & give our promising youngsters a good run in the side.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: uknsaunders on April 07, 2011, 01:03:38 PM
I'm captaining for the first time this year, so personal targets go out of the window really

I want to finish at least mid table, have a good cup run & give our promising youngsters a good run in the side.

I always used the word "competitive" when captaining at lower levels. Result was less important as long as the youngsters developed and you were never smashed in any games - because that's no fun and turns people off cricket.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ianbuchanan on April 07, 2011, 01:14:31 PM
There's a lot of high targets floating around on here! 'Just the standard 1000 runs for the year ;) '
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 07, 2011, 01:42:23 PM
There's a lot of high targets floating around on here! 'Just the standard 1000 runs for the year ;) '
Set the bar high mate. No point walking out there with a negative attitude. If you do that you've already lost the battle :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on April 07, 2011, 01:48:26 PM
saturday hundred will do me....still eluding me after getting close a few times now!!!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tbarnfield99 on April 07, 2011, 01:49:20 PM
Set the bar high mate. No point walking out there with a negative attitude. If you do that you've already lost the battle :)

targets and goals are useless unless they are realistic though!  ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: peplow on April 07, 2011, 01:50:25 PM
saturday hundred will do me....still eluding me after getting close a few times now!!!

well i know of two fixtures you wont get one in ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: roco on April 07, 2011, 01:51:24 PM
Ooh are you laying a challenge down to the helmet man
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 07, 2011, 01:51:41 PM
targets and goals are useless unless they are realistic though!  ;)
Correct, which is why I didnt put 5000 runs, 10 hundreds, 50 wickets and 30 catches :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ianbuchanan on April 07, 2011, 01:55:51 PM
Use this principle at work-

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time- related

:)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: peplow on April 07, 2011, 02:01:06 PM
And if you have problems such as injury or time away then make it SMARTER and add

Evaluate
Re-do

:D
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tbarnfield99 on April 07, 2011, 02:29:33 PM
Correct, which is why I didnt put 5000 runs, 10 hundreds, 50 wickets and 30 catches :)

Sorry I was only trying to help. I can only help but feel that come September the vast majority of these 'attainable' targets will be a mere fantasy.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tommo256 on April 07, 2011, 02:34:09 PM
Use this principle at work-

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time- related

:)

Putting all that college work into good use Mr Buchanan ;)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tommo256 on April 07, 2011, 02:35:50 PM
Runs-Around 300 with one 50 hopefully
Wickets-Around 30 for the season inc 1 5er
Fielding-2 direct hits and 5 catches
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Kaz092 on April 07, 2011, 02:38:25 PM
Would like 650 league runs on sat plus 20 wkts and some blinders in the slips would be great

But ultimately I've joined a new club who play Div1 in the surrey championship so would like to get promoted to the Premier

Also would like to get into the league rep side again and possibly get a few games for Surrey 2's

No Sunday cricket this season, got a little one on the way !!!!!!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: peplow on April 07, 2011, 02:38:44 PM
i prefer setting smaller goals, as in monthly goals, that way if your lagging behind one month it doesnt ruin the whole goal as you get a new one the month after, and it can be changed with how your doing, how much you'll play etc. just my personal choice but it makes for much better and more realistic goal setting i find.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Kulli on April 07, 2011, 02:56:50 PM
First season over here and only playing 30 over cricket, will settle for

Over 200 runs including at least one 50
and
15 plus wickets
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 07, 2011, 04:24:49 PM
Depends how many games I play this year tbh, could play 40ish but not sure if I can be bothered to play much sunday stuff.
500+ league runs
More total runs than last year(1057)
20 wickets
90%+ catch percentage
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: slogsweep on April 07, 2011, 04:31:29 PM
40 plus wickets
300 runs
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Apple on April 07, 2011, 04:34:33 PM
For us to totally obliterate Surrey. Not just a beating, a total annihilation, hopefully sending them home with there tails firmly in between there legs.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Mr Cricket on April 07, 2011, 04:36:30 PM
just to be more aggressive with the bat really - gone in to my shell over the last couple of years, to remember im playing limited overs cricket and play some shots, have some freedom and enjoy it! easier said than done, any tips?

no targets in the way of numbers, what will be will be!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Apple on April 07, 2011, 04:39:20 PM
just to be more aggressive with the bat really - gone in to my shell over the last couple of years, to remember im playing limited overs cricket and play some shots, have some freedom and enjoy it! easier said than done, any tips?

no targets in the way of numbers, what will be will be!

Go out and just have a bloody good time
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 07, 2011, 04:42:26 PM
Score. A. Ton.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Mr Cricket on April 07, 2011, 04:45:08 PM
its the fear of getting out that gets me more than anything else, worthy of a topic in itself i feel, could be very interesting and useful!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Apple on April 07, 2011, 04:46:36 PM
Wack it up man!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: pacman75cricket on April 07, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Average mid 30+ with 4-5 match winning contributions
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Maverick79 on April 07, 2011, 06:20:03 PM
To try and hit the 500 run mark - been close last couple of seasons and having missed out on a ton last season after getting one the year before I'm after another this season.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: FattusCattus on April 07, 2011, 06:22:25 PM
4 Mini-Battenburgs in under a minute.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: harry kovert on April 07, 2011, 06:26:01 PM
4 Mini-Battenburgs in under a minute.

I'd quite happily take you on in a Battenburg challenge my feline friend.....none of this mini bollox though.....full size or no size!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: tommo256 on April 07, 2011, 06:26:41 PM
I'd quite happily take you on in a Battenburg challenge my feline friend.....none of this mini bollox though.....full size or no size!
Count me in
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: FattusCattus on April 07, 2011, 06:37:17 PM
I'd quite happily take you on in a Battenburg challenge my feline friend.....none of this mini bollox though.....full size or no size!

If you can ingest 3 full size Battenburgs in under a minute, you are clearly ill, or using more than one orifice!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: rp27 on April 07, 2011, 06:46:54 PM
i'd love to score my first hundred this year, but realistically, i want to average above 30, and score 600 runs
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: harry kovert on April 07, 2011, 06:51:58 PM
If you can ingest 3 full size Battenburgs in under a minute, you are clearly ill, or using more than one orifice!

The image of that is pure filth Mr Cattus. One of them might have to be frozen! ; ]
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: wilkie113 on April 13, 2011, 09:41:35 PM
50 wickets, as i got 47 last season, and at least 250 runs
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: mattw on April 13, 2011, 09:46:36 PM
My personal targets are to score my first 100, become a regular bowler again and not drop any catches.

However promotion and making my wednesday club run better and become a bigger club on a club level target.
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: niceonechoppy on April 13, 2011, 09:51:18 PM
Couldn't care less about how many wickets or runs I score. Just want to enjoy myself in the greatest sport in the world!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: ProWannabe88 on April 13, 2011, 09:57:45 PM
Couldn't care less about how many wickets or runs I score. Just want to enjoy myself in the greatest sport in the world!
Nicely put sir :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Ussie on April 13, 2011, 10:00:56 PM
My targets are to have fun playing friendly cricket.

To finally get my first 5 wicket haul as an opening bowler after being denied it on 3 occasions due to poor glove work on ALL three occasions :( >:(. (this forced me to buy my own wicket keeping gear and wicket keeping in some games as well :))

Get my economy under 2 runs an over from 2.7 and my wicket taking average to about 8.50 from 9.80 and hopefully go past the 30 wickets mark this season

I would also like to get my first 50 but thats going to be difficult as i usually bat lower down the order to ensure everyone has a fair game :) as a result my highest score has been 23 not out :( so ieither get a 50 or improve my best score.

I open bowling for the odd league team throughout the season to gague my performance against the coached batsmen and bowlers :D


O and get more people to buy Kookaburra kit because it is MEGA Schwaaaaay! :D
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: procricket on April 13, 2011, 10:06:18 PM
800 league runs 40 victims

would settle for 500 though
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: 100 not out on April 13, 2011, 10:40:36 PM
No ducks
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: mattcoll12491 on April 13, 2011, 11:11:20 PM
To get to three figures for the first time ever and come on first change most matches
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: longy0710 on April 14, 2011, 02:37:11 PM
Aims for 2011

Personal

Saturday League Cricket
Batting - 800 Runs Plus @ an average of over 40
Bowling - 20 Wickets and to be economical (part time off spin)
Make League Representative side again
 
Team

Finish top 5
Defend the Cup we won last year
Win T20 Comp
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Byo on April 14, 2011, 02:45:14 PM
To enjoy my cricket, and to see if I can ride my wheelie bag down the hill home after a boatload of cider!! :)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: kookaburraking on April 14, 2011, 02:56:43 PM
Aims
Personal
1000 runs with a ton or two
10 wickets ( being a part timer off spinner )
Win the league batting averages again
Captain league rep side and under 21's rep side
Team
Win the league without losing
Win the cup
Give sykes cup a good run ( as long as we keep away from hoylandwaine who have tino best)
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: procricket on April 18, 2011, 11:54:12 AM
700+ runs and 40+ wickets in the league
200+ runs in 20/20 and 10 wickets
200+ runs for league side and 10 wickets
And
Couple of hundred runs and a few wickets for county!

Oh and to give myself the best possible chance of county 2nd 11 selection!

Is that for Padiham 2nd eleven....

No mate good luck i wish you well and just make sure you hammer Earby
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: coverpoint_pro on April 18, 2011, 12:20:03 PM
Well after my score of 1 on saturday, and a score of 2 last week it won't be long before im in the seconds ha! ;)

We shall try bud! Looks like its gonna be a really tight league this year, everyone is capable of beating each other!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: procricket on April 18, 2011, 12:21:07 PM
I think Earby with my mate Ali could win it's a better league than people think

Balick pro is that saeed anwar junior
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: Number4 on April 18, 2011, 12:25:41 PM
How many games are in a season for you guys in the UK???
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: coverpoint_pro on April 18, 2011, 12:26:07 PM
Ali is class, always enjoyed training with him and kash!
Saeed was just sub proing for barlick, there pro is jaffir nazir, supposed to be pretty sharp! Took 98 wickets last year i think.

Yeh the league standard is really high this year, some really strong amateurs come into the league and good pro's!
Title: Re: 2011 season targets
Post by: rp27 on April 18, 2011, 12:28:17 PM
0 for me!