Confidence as a starter

Phate06 · 09-04-2013, 03:06 PM

Hi there

I am fairly new to playing the game, dad used to play years ago, and apart from that I have had no experience in playing cricket. Last year I joined my girlfriends dads team, and played a few friendlys, done some bowling as well and really enjoyed myself. At Xmas my whole family brought me everything I need, you name it i have it, ready for the new season which starts in 2 weeks.

The thing is, I think I have done to much reading up and watching you tube clips, as all of a sudden my confidence has been shot to pieces, and I am dreading facing fast balls.

How can I ensure this confidence, which I had last season, returns without the fear of being hit by the ball, or making a fool of myself in games.

Thank you in advance for your comments

wellAlbidarned · 09-04-2013, 08:33 PM

Seeing as you're a beginner, I seriously doubt you'll be up against bowlers anywhere near the pace of those you've been watching. It's natural to **** yourself watching them because they're the the top .001% of cricketers. You'll be fine.

Phate06 · 10-04-2013, 02:01 AM

Thanks for that I didn't think of it like that. I am only playing in league 5 of a village league so yes I suppose the calibre of bowling is not going to be that fast.

Thank you, I suppose once I'm out there and I'm hitting the balls my confidence will increase

Phate06 · 10-04-2013, 02:34 AM

Well If that's the kind I reply I expect to get here, I think I will go elsewhere. I have not come here to have the piss taken out of me, just for some helpful and friendly advice.

What a way to welcome someone new

wellAlbidarned · 10-04-2013, 04:10 AM

If you stick around here 5 minutes you'll learn to ignore him.

SLA · 10-04-2013, 09:20 AM

The pace of most amateur bowlers is such that it won't really hurt even if it does hit you. If I had a £1 for every time I've been hit by a cricket ball whilst batting I'd have several hundred quid. None of them every really hurt, and the bruises fade after a few weeks.

Just get yer head down and get right in line from ball 1 to ball 101.

Phate06 · 10-04-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLA

The pace of most amateur bowlers is such that it won't really hurt even if it does hit you. If I had a £1 for every time I've been hit by a cricket ball whilst batting I'd have several hundred quid. None of them every really hurt, and the bruises fade after a few weeks.

Just get yer head down and get right in line from ball 1 to ball 101.

Thanks for the comments, they have been helpful

Son Of Coco · 10-04-2013, 08:15 PM

In all seriousness though mate, I highly doubt you have to worry about getting hit by someone who's quick enough to do you any damage in 5th grade village cricket. From my experience, the chances of you even getting on a deck over there that allows as much bounce to occur as you've seen on youtube clips is very unlikely, especially in 5th grade. The chances of anyone being quick enough is even lower.

My tips are:

1) Get behind the ball, if you're backing away you have a better chance of being hit.
2) Stop thinking like an Englishman

3) If the above fails, source yourself a jousting outfit and wear that to the crease.
4) If you decide you want matching jousting sticks take a look on here : Trading Post - Online and Mobile Classifieds

Good luck!

Edit: By the way, you're not Ian Bell are you?

James · 10-04-2013, 10:16 PM

Some of the information in our coaching section might be useful:

Cricket Web - Coaching Home

benchmark00 · 10-04-2013, 10:21 PM

I doubt it.

Phate06 · 10-04-2013, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Son Of Coco

Edit: By the way, you're not Ian Bell are you?

no I'm not

Goughy · 11-04-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phate06

How can I ensure this confidence, which I had last season, returns without the fear of being hit by the ball, or making a fool of myself in games.

Thank you in advance for your comments

Being new to cricket you may not have been around the game and the players too much.

The only thing I want to mention is to reassure you that the two issues you mention are common among many cricketers - even top quality ones.

Only the rare ones have no fear of the ball and no fear of failure.

Appreciate that this is normal and just go out and have fun without fear of thinking you are different.

Phate06 · 11-04-2013, 09:13 AM

Thank you

Hurricane · 12-04-2013, 01:20 AM

wear a helmet for added confidence.

jan · 12-04-2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurricane

wear a helmet for added confidence.

Being a noob myself I definitely second this. Getting my own helmet and wearing it all the time while batting helped me a lot imo.

09-04-2013, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phate06 Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kent, England Posts: 9	Confidence as a starter Hi there I am fairly new to playing the game, dad used to play years ago, and apart from that I have had no experience in playing cricket. Last year I joined my girlfriends dads team, and played a few friendlys, done some bowling as well and really enjoyed myself. At Xmas my whole family brought me everything I need, you name it i have it, ready for the new season which starts in 2 weeks. The thing is, I think I have done to much reading up and watching you tube clips, as all of a sudden my confidence has been shot to pieces, and I am dreading facing fast balls. How can I ensure this confidence, which I had last season, returns without the fear of being hit by the ball, or making a fool of myself in games. Thank you in advance for your comments

09-04-2013, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
wellAlbidarned International Captain Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: spaghetti Posts: 5,024	Seeing as you're a beginner, I seriously doubt you'll be up against bowlers anywhere near the pace of those you've been watching. It's natural to ** yourself watching them because they're the the top .001% of cricketers. You'll be fine. __________________ "MTV isn't really my cup of tea... mostly because I hate huge pieces of ** in my tea." - Aziz Ansari

10-04-2013, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,061	In all seriousness though mate, I highly doubt you have to worry about getting hit by someone who's quick enough to do you any damage in 5th grade village cricket. From my experience, the chances of you even getting on a deck over there that allows as much bounce to occur as you've seen on youtube clips is very unlikely, especially in 5th grade. The chances of anyone being quick enough is even lower. My tips are: 1) Get behind the ball, if you're backing away you have a better chance of being hit. 2) Stop thinking like an Englishman 3) If the above fails, source yourself a jousting outfit and wear that to the crease. 4) If you decide you want matching jousting sticks take a look on here : Trading Post - Online and Mobile Classifieds Good luck! Edit: By the way, you're not Ian Bell are you? __________________ "What is this what is this who is this guy shouting what is this going on in here?" - CP. (re: psxpro) R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best *R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi* Member of the Church of the Holy Glenn McGrath Last edited by James; 10-04-2013 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Removing reference from benchmark00

10-04-2013, 10:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
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12-04-2013, 01:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,363	wear a helmet for added confidence. __________________ Munro watch: Auckland 47,103, 27, 269*, 59, 118 Tests 0,15

10-04-2013, 02:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phate06 Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kent, England Posts: 9	Thanks for that I didn't think of it like that. I am only playing in league 5 of a village league so yes I suppose the calibre of bowling is not going to be that fast. Thank you, I suppose once I'm out there and I'm hitting the balls my confidence will increase

10-04-2013, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phate06 Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kent, England Posts: 9	Well If that's the kind I reply I expect to get here, I think I will go elsewhere. I have not come here to have the piss taken out of me, just for some helpful and friendly advice. What a way to welcome someone new

10-04-2013, 04:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
wellAlbidarned International Captain Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: spaghetti Posts: 5,024	If you stick around here 5 minutes you'll learn to ignore him.

10-04-2013, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
SLA Cricket Spectator Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: england Posts: 9	The pace of most amateur bowlers is such that it won't really hurt even if it does hit you. If I had a £1 for every time I've been hit by a cricket ball whilst batting I'd have several hundred quid. None of them every really hurt, and the bruises fade after a few weeks. Just get yer head down and get right in line from ball 1 to ball 101.

11-04-2013, 09:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phate06 Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kent, England Posts: 9	Thank you

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