Lol !!
Not currently skippering but did so with ours twos at 18 as we went with yoof way back then and have skippered both twos and ones a couple of times again over the years.
Rather than concentrating on organising everything yourself if at all possible leave some duties to other people, like organising practice. In my time as captain I was club captain, that means responsibility for all four 11's. In essence that meant anyone with any issue at at was referred to me-that is very very difficult to do, so try if you can to concentrate on your team and the players in it.
I was happy to make my own mistakes, and I did, but I also got a lot of respect from my team mates , couple of tips:
Def try to make the game enjoyable even if you are playing at a decent level.
Back yourself and your decisions 100 per cent, skippers cannot see everything in the game,the keeper is normally in a good position to see if the ball is moving or swinging around.
Try to be inclusive, young and old have an opinion, younger players might have the same ideas and the old sage.
Lead from the front in the way you play, if you are an aggressive player do not change your game, more defensive-stay the same.
Try as much as possible to get guys in the right batting positions, amazes me in every team I've played people play differently, some are born openers, some always want to hit everything.
Play game in the right spirit, you have to play to way you want, any decision can be explained to any player if need be, if stuck for an answer 'gut instinct that one'
Thick skin helps, you will probably be talked about, texted about, whatsapped(!) to hell-it's all part of the job.
Good luck and well done for taking on a role most think they can do but often don't put themselves forward for.
It made me a better player and helped me with communication with others-especially those I did not particularly get along with.
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