Topic: And we wonder why kids don't want to play (Read 19666 times)

JK Lewis · « **Reply #120 on:** July 05, 2018, 10:58:05 AM »

Quote from: SD on July 05, 2018, 08:22:54 AM

I would agree entirely with this. Being exposed to league cricket from the age of 14 was character forming both inside and outside of sport

I remember the first time I got called up to the 1st team - they were short, rather than nodding to my ability. This was the mid-80s, I was about 16. I came in at 11 for the final 9 balls, as we desperately fought for a draw against Old Sinjuns.

The No. 9 - a senior player - made no effort to get me off strike for the final over, though we both knew it would be bowled by P. Goldberg, the fastest and best bowler in the division by some distance. So, I took guard and managed to deal with the first 4 balls. 3 I didn't see, but they missed. The 4th was a Yorker I dug out. The 5th hit me on the front pad, massive shout, not given. The final ball clean bowled me but was called as a no-ball. Suffering prolonged.

Properly fired up, Goldberg tore in again, and bowled me again. Game over. I walked off in some shock, and nobody talked to me at all for about half an hour. Mental. Welcome to the 1s !

Buzz · « **Reply #121 on:** July 05, 2018, 11:48:50 AM »

Great story. The number 9 chickened out of facing, that is pathetic.

When I wanted to play league cricket, I was at school playing first team cricket, but my normal club weren't interested at any level. I ended up playing for a local village club where someone stood down so I could play.
I scored my first ton that day and still play for the club when I can 23 years later.

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #122 on:** July 05, 2018, 11:53:39 AM »

Quote from: edge on July 04, 2018, 08:21:56 PM

That's farcical, looks like quite a few pissed off clubs in there!

In Bristol the league's gone for the compromise option and allowed clubs to move start times and/or drop overs to allow for football. We're playing 40 overs with an early start and ridiculously long tea, our 2s are starting a 35 over game at 10.30am! Could catch on that...

Bris 2's are starting at 9am tomorrow

Mpt7 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 05, 2018, 02:18:21 PM »

starting at 12, break at 3. loooooong tea break and then back out to finish the game.

quite simply, we will have to try and bowl them out, knock them off and then it's England and beer o clock

edge · « **Reply #124 on:** July 05, 2018, 02:29:04 PM »

Quote from: Six Sixes Cricket on July 05, 2018, 11:53:39 AM

Bris 2's are starting at 9am tomorrow

That is some commitment on a Saturday morning! You wonder what'll happen if everyone starts early and it's a massive success, next vote on start times could be interesting.

richyreed · « **Reply #125 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:58:56 PM »

Quote from: Mpt7 on July 05, 2018, 02:18:21 PM

starting at 12, break at 3. loooooong tea break and then back out to finish the game.

quite simply, we will have to try and bowl them out, knock them off and then it's England and beer o clock

Same with us. I'd prefer to just have a T20 in the morning then get on the beers and watch the football tbh!

HallamKeeper · « **Reply #126 on:** July 05, 2018, 04:34:50 PM »

We have been allowed to start at 10am and play 30/30 with the aim to finish at 2. I don't care about the football but am really looking forward to having a Saturday afternoon and evening.

I don't know many in our league who don't want to start at 11 or 12 and finish no later than 6 every week. But it still starts at 1.30 each week. I think I will play maybe one more season if it doesn't change to allow people a Saturday evening with friends and family. I'd rather a Saturday night than a Saturday morning.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #127 on:** July 05, 2018, 06:50:14 PM »

With you on the 12 pm start and 6pm finish especially in August onwards.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #128 on:** July 05, 2018, 08:02:15 PM »

I�d happily start at 1030/1100 as mornings are just wasted. Evenings free would be better

Calzehbhoy · « **Reply #129 on:** July 05, 2018, 08:19:44 PM »

Going to have to disagree with the earlier start.

I work Mon-Fri and don�t get home until 6-6:15. Starting at 1 let�s me spend the morning with my son before the game and to me that time is more important than a game of cricket.

He�s in bed by 7-7:30 so I�d lose all chance of seeing him.

golders · « **Reply #130 on:** July 05, 2018, 08:40:44 PM »

I definitely think Saturdays game should start early@10.30 because of the footy.
Could have an extended break at kick off

HallamKeeper · « **Reply #131 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:50:29 AM »

Quote from: Calzehbhoy on July 05, 2018, 08:19:44 PM

Going to have to disagree with the earlier start.

I work Mon-Fri and don�t get home until 6-6:15. Starting at 1 let�s me spend the morning with my son before the game and to me that time is more important than a game of cricket.

He�s in bed by 7-7:30 so I�d lose all chance of seeing him.

I completely understand that and I know some people have to work Saturday mornings. It is just for me and quite a few other people without families that are turned off the game by the anti-social demands. I think shortening the day would be good, even if we start as late as we do. The game needs to think about keeping up with the modern trend of time-poor people.

I'd like to see the lower-standard leagues consider mixing up the season. Maybe half 45 over matches and the other half 30 or 25 over matches.

Manormanic · « **Reply #132 on:** July 06, 2018, 10:12:58 AM »

Quote from: Buzz on July 05, 2018, 11:48:50 AM

Great story. The number 9 chickened out of facing, that is pathetic.

When I wanted to play league cricket, I was at school playing first team cricket, but my normal club weren't interested at any level. I ended up playing for a local village club where someone stood down so I could play.
I scored my first ton that day and still play for the club when I can 23 years later.

Nice to hear how people started out.

For me, it was a brutal introduction. At the last junior pre-season net session I wasn't given a bat. As we were packing up at the end, the coach asked me where the proverbials I was going as I needed to stay on to net with the seniors if I was going to play for the ones.

Two weeks later, a fairly terrified 13 year old was sent out to open with our pro, against a wily left arm seamer and a West Indian who bowled serious gas. I still don't think I've made a more satisfying 17 off 51 (even if the only run in front of square was a leading edge!)

radiomark · « **Reply #133 on:** July 06, 2018, 12:13:40 PM »

Those teams starting early this Saturday and watching the football.I bet we all get the club moaner who would rather carry on playing and tells everyone "I told you we were gonna lose".

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #134 on:** July 06, 2018, 01:32:03 PM »

We're starting at 11.30 tomorrow morning with an extended break to watch the football.

What's best under those circumstances, batting or bowling first... Hmmm

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