It passed my by at school - I was more interested in gymnastics than standing in the cold on a muddy field. But in my forties I have just discovered field hockey. It's tough starting from scratch and coming up against players who are the same age but have been training solidly since school - or indeed highly skilled younger players. But I keep plodding on trying to improve my skills and I'm now into my second season playing with the second team whenever I get the chance. Not sure what position I should play yet - am usually put in left wing or left half. I'm not just enthusiastic I would say that I have become fanatical about this marvellous sport - probably because it's the first time I have been part of a sports team. There's vast room for improvement but that's part of the appeal - as well as the fitness benefits. There's a lot of failure involved (missed balls, when your team loses, not being selected for the team, injury, messing up a tackle, being outplayed) but the joy of the small successes when they come more than compensate. I've discovered it late in life - but for me it has to be the best sport.
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