What do I wear down there for soccer?

[Dmac77]

Um OK,

Awkward questions here, but what do I wear to play soccer? More specifically, do I need to wear a jock and cup, or will boxers suffice?

I've never played soccer before, or for that mater any sport. Me an a few friends started a soccer team that will compete in an indoor soccer league.

Can someone tell me what I need? I really don't like the sound of the phrase "burst testicle" but I don't want to have to wear a jock unless it is necessary.

Thanks,

Don

[redmeister]

whitey tighteys or sliders is the typical choice, thats it

[Patmian212]

I was a goalie for an indoor 5 aside team for many years. A cup is typically not needed for a cup but since the indoor balls tend to have a metal core(to stop them from bouncing excessively) which makes them harder I have had a couple of pretty hard hits in that region, nothing serious though. So no I dont think you need a cup. I actually have never seen a cup being worn in europe to play soccer. But hey, its your call.

[richard.mac]

haha definately wear jocks but you dont need to wear a box. indoor shoes and shin guards are all you need along with your team's uniform. you could also wear a mouth guard if your concerned about your teef… i know i am!

[Eidorian]

I can't express how necessary shin guards are.

[Patmian212]

I can't express how necessary shin guards are.

DITTO, probably the most painful injury I have ever gotten from playing soccer is knocking shins.

[stealthninja]

I've only sustained one hit from a soccer ball "down there" and although slightly painful i feel that it is a rare occurrence.

[Samarium]

haha definately wear jocks but you dont need to wear a box. indoor shoes and shin guards are all you need along with your team's uniform. you could also wear a mouth guard if your concerned about your teef… i know i am!

Try not to stand exactly in front of the ball when someone is going to kick. Try to be by your side.

[Dmac77]

So from what I can tell, the general consensus is to wear a jock minus the cup. I know that I'm going to need shin guards. Thanks for your help so far. more answers are appreciated though.

Don

[richard.mac]

soccer is a non tackling (hitting, checking) sport (i was going to say non contact but probably wouldve got beaten) so you dont need a box (cup). however in Australian Rules Football we tackle and only wear a mouthguard (some players even wear nothing). but its a multi-directional gaming with more running so its easier to dodge the opponent. Rugby is even more hard than Footy and they only wear mouthguards too.

[Jaffa Cake]

I actually have never seen a cup being worn in europe to play soccer. But hey, its your call.I saw a goalkeeper on the telly a few months back, sharing his pre-match preparations (it may have been Brad Friedel, but I'm not certain) and he wore a box to prevent any damage in his *ahem* penalty area. Of course, goalkeepers are a bit of a special case as they're more likely to be struck by a fast moving ball.

[Samarium]

\they only wear mouthguards too.

You should wear one if you use braces. :)

[Chundles]

We just used to wear two pairs of Reg Grundies and a box when playing cricket.

One guy mentioned that he was only wearing boxers whilst walking out to bat and I put him in hospital with one delivery into his bollocks and the next one into his head that split him open across the eyebrow. Should've been wearing a helmet... there was blood everywhere and he spewed from the pain in his nuts.

Wear adequate protection for your boys.

[Samarium]

As someone suggested before, soccer isn't so much of a physical game. I should recommend too that you should have a knee band or something since the knees are the ones who suffer the most.

[Peterkro]

Keeping away from the likes of Vinnie is a good idea.

[Stepper]

No need for a cup, just wear some cycling shorts or some tighy whiteys

[r1ch4rd]

We just used to wear two pairs of Reg Grundies and a box when playing cricket.

One guy mentioned that he was only wearing boxers whilst walking out to bat and I put him in hospital with one delivery into his bollocks and the next one into his head that split him open across the eyebrow. Should've been wearing a helmet... there was blood everywhere and he spewed from the pain in his nuts.

Wear adequate protection for your boys.

Bloomin heck. Remind me not to play cricket with you bowling!

[Patmian212]

he wore a box to prevent any damage in his *ahem* penalty area.

Amazing:D

[techlover828]

under armour or boxers, you'll be fine, especially if no one in that league has ever played before :o

[Jaffa Cake]

Bloomin heck. Remind me not to play cricket with you bowling!Indeed. I hearby nominate Chundles for the 'MacRumors Sports Personality of the Year' award. :D

[iShater]

If you are going to be the goalie, you might want a cup.

And as someone suggested, turn your side when in the line of fire. :o

[comictimes]

A cup is definitely not necessary. Under Armour or some other spandex-type stuff though is very nice for any sport where you'll be sweating a fair amount... boxers can get extremely unpleasant when wet.

[Prof.]

My old HS friend plays soccer and he wears these... not CK per se but you get the gist of it.
http://i34.tinypic.com/34q1h7q.jpg
Some other guys just free-balled it.

[redmeister]

Keeping away from the likes of Vinnie is a good idea.

yea no joke! that guy was a menace out there