I've occasionally searched around to see if jocks are actually still a requirement in some places. Here - PE class - where it was probably almost universal at one time. Speaking from my own experience, jocks were never even mentioned in middle school or high school, much less a requirement...
Physical education classes were more enjoyable for both the students and teachers alike when the class size allowed something other than just calisthenics and running laps. I don't recall seeing crab soccer but the view of the boy third from the right shows why a formal "jock check" wasn't...
I contribute to other social media platforms on physical education topics which often jockstrap remembrances. Today, I had a discussion with a
participant on TUMBLR wherein he described having to wear a cup in 6th grade (age 11) school PE class. I am sharing the messages here. Perhaps
they...