How To Take a Charge in Basketball? – (From the Master)

How to take a charge in basketball when there is no hope for your team to win? If all your team players are hopeless and trying desperately to get the game to an end, it is high time that you step in and take the charge. This will not only shift the momentum of the game in your favor but also make you look good in everybody’s eyes and make you the star of the game. Just picture for a second how great you would feel. Everybody’s eyes will be on you all surprised and glowing with pride for saving their backs from extreme levels of embarrassment and ruining their track record.

If you ask me, learning how to take charge on the basketball court is the best thing I have ever known. I have been lucky enough to be the man of the match countless times just because I intervened and looked in charge of the game every time my team was in trouble. And soon, I became the most prized player on the team. Now, you must be intrigued to know all about it and how you can do the same for your own careers, right? If that’s the case, then it must be your lucky day because I have finally decided to spill the beans about my success in the following article!

1. How Does A Player Effectively Take Charge In Basketball Court?

If you ask me whether it is easy to take charge on the basketball court then the answer is no. It is a challenging and technical thing to do. And there are many ways it can go wrong and you can even get your guts handed over to you in no time. However, that does not mean that it is impossible and you can not do it. You just have to be very careful of all the things and steps that can lead you to take the charge effectively. After all, it is all about the seconds and the right moves that you make in between those tiny moments that can flip the match in your favor.

2. Steps That Help You Take Charge More Effectively

There are a few steps that will help you take the lead in basketball. Now I am not saying that these will guarantee you to take charge effectively at all costs. However, if you are careful enough with each and every one, it will increase your chances of succeeding at it. First of all, you need to be extremely conscious about your body positioning and stance. You must be fully aware of all the happening in the courts and your senses must be laser sharp. Most importantly, you should be aware of the passing of the ball and who has possession of the ball.

Once you are hyper-aware of your body language and the proceedings unfolding in front of you in the court, you need to get in front of the court all fair and square. Beat the offensive man on its spot and clear the way for the basket. All the while, don’t forget to protect your own self because the opponent team will definitely realize what you are trying to do, if not immediately. You will be their main target guy so be extra sure to protect yourself from all sides before you make the move. Remember, you are the last hope of your team!

FAQs

What is the proper way to take charge?

The proper way to take charge is by being hyper-aware of your body language and your surroundings. You must know exactly where the ball is on the court and who is handling it. You must make a mental map of what you are about to do before you do it. And all the while, don’t forget to protect yourself from all sides to be able to pull it off and take charge effectively.

Can you take a charge anywhere in basketball?

As per the NBA rules, there are a few restrictions on the secondary defender for taking charge. However, the primary defender can take charge anywhere in the course without any kind of restrictions and boundaries except for the regular ones that apply to all the basketball players on the court. For the secondary defender, there are a few restrictions relating to the restricted area and whether you can take charge in that area. So, make sure that you are fully aware of all the restrictions that apply to you according to your positioning.

Do you have to take charge?

You have to be quicker than the offensive player to be able to take the charge successfully. You will have to reach the spot he is aiming for to take the charge otherwise you will not be able to do it after all. Being ahead of your opponent should be your main focal point.

Final Verdict

So, this was all from my side. I hope you enjoyed this brief albeit insightful insight into the tips and tricks on how to take charge on the basketball court. It might have felt like a common sense thing, however, but that’s not the point. The point is that you never thought about it from this angle and I just gave you a sense of direction and hinted at a path for you to follow if you want to be great at this game. Just make sure that you keep these tips in mind and keep practicing until you reach the desired level of perfection. And trust me, all your efforts will pay off and you will ace it.