How to Wear a Cricket Guard
Like many sports, cricket is played with equipment such as sticks and balls that can come into contact with a player's body. One vulnerable area on males is, of course, the genital area.
Like many sports, cricket is played with equipment such as sticks and balls that can come into contact with a player's body. One vulnerable area on males is, of course, the genital area. Aside from the sheer pain experienced when you get hit there with a hard cricket ball, hits to the groin area can cause damage to the testicles leading to issues with urination, sexual activity and fertility. That's why a cricket guard, also known as a "box" or "cup," is an important piece of sports equipment that needs to be worn correctly.
Step 1
Remove your pants and underwear. Note that you can put the guard over or under your underwear based on personal preference.
Step 2
Pull up the cricket guard so that the hard cup-like section is facing forward and centered over your genitals. Adjust yourself so that all parts of your genitals are securely inside the cup.
Step 3
Adjust the straps on each side using the adjustable clip. Note that some guards may only have an adjustable clip on one side.
Step 4
Pull your underwear snugly over the guard. Walk around a few minutes and adjust the position of the guard and straps as needed.
Step 5
Put on your cricket shorts and check again to ensure the guard is comfortable.
warning
Do not play sports without wearing a guard.