What is a block in basketball

Without a doubt, the most controversial call in basketball is the block/charge.

Nothing else is really even close.

Even though a charge circle might be painted on the court...

And the official may be in perfect position...

At the end of the day, it will still be a judgment call by the guy with the whistle whether you as a coach like it or not.

In this article, I’ll give a breakdown of what exactly a charge is in basketball and how you can help your players draw them on defense and stay away from getting called for them on offense.

What Is a Charge in Basketball?

A charge is an offensive foul that occurs when an offensive player charges into a defender.

For the call to be a charge and not a block, 3 criteria must be met:

1. The defender must be in legal guarding position when the contact occurs.

2. The defender is not standing in the restricted area (does not apply to high school).

3. The defender is not the one who initiates the contact.

If all 3 of these standards are met, the referee should cal

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