Which Sports Require Jockstraps? Mens jockstraps are a requirement in every high-impact sport league, including football, baseball, hockey, and soccer. Many athletes, however, are moving away from traditional jockstrap designs.

What sports are jockstraps used for?

They are recommended for any sport involving contact or speeding projectiles, such as hockey, soccer, baseball, football, or mixed martial arts. Some men wear a cup-jockstrap in daily wear, not just when playing sports, to augment their masculine appearance.

Are jockstraps for sports?

They're good for sports

Because the pouch of a jockstrap is as close to an athletic cup as you'll get from underwear alone, they are often worn by cyclists looking for protection over bumpy roads, where bouncing up and down on the saddle isn't just uncomfortable but can also cause problems such as cysts and infections.