I was also told if the offensive player gets their shoulder past the defensive player before making contact then it is a block on the defender. Just what some referees told me.

 

I also believe kids today would rather go for a blocked shot than sit there and take a charge. I personally believe they think the blocked shot is more flashy and will get the crowd pumped up. Then after the game they can brag about it.

I was also told if the offensive player gets their shoulder past the defensive player before making contact then it is a block on the defender. Just what some referees told me.

 

 

Correct. In order for it to be a player control foul one of the conditions is that the contact has to be to the defender's torso.

Cov Cath is one of the better teams in creating a charge call. :notworthy:

It takes guts to take a charge,and a willingness to be a team player first and foremost. Two of the better in the 10th at taking charges play at Harrison, John Reitz , over 20 taken and Eric Case.

I was also told if the offensive player gets their shoulder past the defensive player before making contact then it is a block on the defender. Just what some referees told me.

 

I also believe kids today would rather go for a blocked shot than sit there and take a charge. I personally believe they think the blocked shot is more flashy and will get the crowd pumped up. Then after the game they can brag about it.

 

The aforementioned Phillips is also an excellent shot-blocker.

Taking charge not only takes guts etc like has been mentioned, but it also takes being smart. I hate when I see guys try to take a charge the same way they set a pick. Take a charge with your hands up. Reason being, if you are going to take a charge, you have to be set so you are anticipating that the offensive player isn't going to stop, but if he does, you still have a hand in his face. You also have to have a feel for what kind of player you are guarding. I've seen a lot where a tall guy will be guarding a shorter but stronger guy and the strong kid lays a shoulder into them every time he takes a dribble. Get in position, take the contact right to the sternum, fall back, yell like someone just shot you, and smile at him when they call the charge.

 

It bothers me when charges are missed or when a charge is taken and called a block. Because taking a charge is tough. If they don't do it right don't give them the call. If they do it means they worked their butt off to get it, so don't penalize them.

 

I would say that when I tried to take a charge I got the call about 7 out of 10 times...

If you think officials don't call the charge, you should have been at the Beechwood game Friday night. I saw an official wear a bald spot into the back of his head.

 

As to the charge itself, I think officials are too quick to call the charge. They call it on too little contact, they call it when guys are sliding a little after the offensive player leaves his feet, they call the charge when floppers fall. I think charging is called too often.

I've seen plenty of charge calls in the games I've attended this year.

I for one wish all levels would use the half-circle line like the NBA has IMO this would leave no doubt between a block and charge when the player is going to the basket.

 

I totally agree and have been saying that for years. PLayers sliding in underneeth the basket after the offensive player has left the ground is not only not a charge, but down right dangerous. Go up and contest the shot or get out of the way.

I have seen these scenarios several times this year. A post player will drop his shoulder against another post player and its automatic, an offensive foul. I agree. What gets me is this, a guard who drives into the lane, ball fakes, and the post player stays down, the guard then will drop his shoulder into him to create a shot and the post player is usally the one who gets called for a foul.

I have been to over thirty games this year and cringe at the missed opportunities to take a charge. Do coaches not emphasize this enough or do kids not "get it" ? It is such a tremendous tool to change a game!

 

You need to watch the Faulkners at Elliott Co they do it so well & they are not just flops. They actually take the charge, so beautiful to see kids who still have this as part of their game. Ethan probably avgs at least 1 maybe 2/game. Both of them just anticipate it so well & set up for it. These two kids are just basketball smart.

The charge is a lost art and the Faulkners are great at it. I have seen one time where a technical foul was called for "faking" a charge and it was on a Mason Co team in the mid 80's during the state tournament. I believe they lost the game by 1 pt in overtime so it definitely had an impact on the game.