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The Highest level of your ability

54 (47.4%)

Enjoying yourself and your cricket

60 (52.6%)

Total Members Voted: 114

[joeylough]

Im not a good cricketer, So I play for the enjoyment, still aim to improve my game, but will be doing that while enjoying the level im at.

[tommo256]

I voted the enjoyment, because I never have been and never will be a high level cricketer, I enjoy being with my best mates on a Saturday afternoon, them having a few beers, going out and then playing again Sunday. What more could you want, especially when the weather is hot, and the beer is cold

[trypewriter]

I think that there is also the point that: the higher up the tree you climb, the more of your (No Swearing Please) is on view. 

[Manormanic]

You also find that there becomes a point when you're just making up numbers - that is the one to avoid.

[19reading87]

Looks like a good idea if mine to put this poll up as there is a lot of different views

[uknsaunders]

You also find that there becomes a point when you're just making up numbers - that is the one to avoid.

Had a few "you are our 9th batsman" or "we need extra insurance of a tail that can bat" comments in the past lol. When you get that far down the pecking order with bat or ball, they are trying to BS you, leave or drop yourself  . I spent years batting 8/9 and bowling a few overs because I was a useful "option". Should've kicked off and asked to have played 3s much earlier and got involved in the game.

[M77]

I think it depends on what actually makes you happy?

I only started playing 5 years back and whilst i could happily play every week batting and bowling in the two's i really want to see how good you can get with practice.

For some they just want to play score runs and have a crack but i get my reward from achieving something that is thought to be out of my reach. It's almost at times making a rod for you own back but I like playing at a higher level and learn more , often learning quicker as you cant afford to make the same error twice.

But more often than not its down to the lads you share the field with... having moved to Cherwell this year it is to do with the challenge but also as they are a good set of lads that encourage people to do better... even if that person is an old out of shape git like me! 

Even if I only ever make it to Div 2 of the cherwell i know i have done the best that i could and enjoyed the journey.

[petehosk]

For me it's all about enjoyment!
I was happy to play 2nd XI last season but ended up playing more often for the 1st XI!
I found it ok, but there is more pressure to contend with and the teams you play against are more competitive and more determined! I don't mind that but they do tend to get a little too much in your face for my liking!
2nd XI (normally, not always) tends to be more laid back and a more enjoyable game in my opinion - at least it is for people my age!! If I was younger then I would probably have looked at playing the highest level possible!

[uknsaunders]

which Cherwell team have you joined Marcus? Played against a fair few of them.

[Manormanic]

There is a side point that you should never play at a level where you end up spoiling the game for the opposition.  Its easy to say, oh X is getting on a bit but I have seen in the TVL the odd guy playing for a HCPL side's second XI who is just way too good for the sides he ends up playing against.

[Nickauger]

Highest level, the only thing i enjoy putting effort into

What he said lol.

[uknsaunders]

might go against an anonymous poll but it would be interesting to know the age ranges of the people who voted and what they voted for.

[19reading87]

Had a few "you are our 9th batsman" or "we need extra insurance of a tail that can bat" comments in the past lol. When you get that far down the pecking order with bat or ball, they are trying to BS you, leave or drop yourself  . I spent years batting 8/9 and bowling a few overs because I was a useful "option". Should've kicked off and asked to have played 3s much earlier and got involved in the game.

You'll be batting top 6 and first change bowler next season !!!

[Manormanic]

Had a few "you are our 9th batsman" or "we need extra insurance of a tail that can bat" comments in the past lol. When you get that far down the pecking order with bat or ball, they are trying to BS you, leave or drop yourself  . I spent years batting 8/9 and bowling a few overs because I was a useful "option".

Aye, or being asked to play as a specialist "situation" player - said "situation" being blocking out for a draw...

[Simmy]

not answered the poll,

i had the chance when i was 14 at moving to a better club with propa coaches and it could of moved onto better things for me at the time i just wanted to play with my mates!

ive never once moved clubs ive played at the same club since i was 6 and i love all of them! they are a fantastic set of lads and like my family..

its only recentley as our league has got worse in standard that i feel that i possibly want to leave,

i bat 4 in the 1st team and have been scoring runs, and ive won the league keeping 3 times in a row now.. and ive won a yokrshire keeping award once as a junoir and now as an adult,

thinking about moving onto a high standard, just to see if i can handle it and i feel that in the league i am in now i cant really improve as much