Abdominal guards — abdo guards, or boxes — and the supporters, briefs, shorts and trunks that hold them in place. The range covers Kookaburra, Gray Nicolls, GM, Aero, SG and SS, from $9 up to $99 for Aero’s TruGuard P1 groin protector, with most standard guards at $10–$34. Every male player batting or keeping against a hard ball needs one; pick the guard for the level you play and a supporter or brief that keeps it seated.