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What do I wear down there for soccer?

Dmac77

Dmac77

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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
 
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.
 
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!
 
I've only sustained one hit from a soccer ball "down there" and although slightly painful i feel that it is a rare occurrence.
 
richthomas said:
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!
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Try not to stand exactly in front of the ball when someone is going to kick. Try to be by your side.
 
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
 
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.
 
Patmian212 said:
I actually have never seen a cup being worn in europe to play soccer. But hey, its your call.
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Keeping away from the likes of Vinnie is a good idea.
 

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Chundles said:
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.
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Bloomin heck. Remind me not to play cricket with you bowling!
 
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. :eek:
 
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.
 
My old HS friend plays soccer and he wears these... not CK per se but you get the gist of it.
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Some other guys just free-balled it.
 
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