A plastic protects the groin… The cap consists of hard plastic that lies on a spandex material or jockstrap. Its shape fits the male legs and holds the genitals comfortably. However, over time most professional football players no longer wear cups.
What Do Football Players Wear to Protect Their Balls?
Football players do wear underwear under their girdles. Under their shorts, most football players wear a jockstrap, a cup, and some sort of cushioning. In the NFL, virtually all players wear jockstraps, but league modesty rules demand another underwear layer over them, otherwise, the player may be fined.
However, over time most professional football players no longer wear cups. And it’s due to the discomfort most players feel as they get older, as the pants are tight, almost like a second skin. Hence, the cup may cause chafing at the inner thighs.
It’s easy to forgo wearing cups since they are not a compulsory kit for football. Some players also feel using cups hinders their performance and running strides.
Compression Short:
It consists of a stretchy material and holds the body tightly and also ensures the body is warmer during training or matches and improves blood flow in the players. It’s known to reduce muscle fatigue, soreness and reduces risks for strain.
Compression shorts provide extra support for players’ groins. It also holds a cup in place. It’s also an excellent way to protect sensitive parts of your body as you play. It’s a mix of protection and comfort.
A series of events occur in the tunnel before the players enter the field for the soccer game. Such events leave most fans wondering what goes on in there. At times when you get a glimpse of what goes on there, you may become puzzled. Before the players go into the field to start the game, the officials (referees) search them.
