Paris Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) I've always thought this was a bail out play. i know some people won't agree with me, but man it's very irritating. it just bails people out who don't want to play defense. if a person literally runs you over, then that's a charge. but all this stepping in front of people just to fall to the ground is just ridiculous imo. i know most won't agree but i just had to get my frustration for " Taking Charges" out there, lol. Edited December 24, 2012 by Paris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I've played a ball for a long ass time now and I can tell you that taking a charge is one of the most rewarding feelings you can have defensively. You're in the guys head so much that you know exactly where he's going before he does. Very rewarding feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Taking a charge is one of the most difficult plays to master in basketball. It takes even more anticipation and skill than a block, and every time you go for it you are risking getting hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I hate that the call is basically a coin flip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 They call charges too often sometimes, but it seems any time you raise your arms above your shoulders they call you for a foul.... The charge is a very useful play and is basically an art, which is what Nitro was alluding to. Jared Jeffries was a guy who absolutely terrific at it. I miss that aspect of him on the Knicks, who very rarely take a charge now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 The only problem with it is that players have to exaggerate on charges so they get the call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Charges are a huge part of the game as they keep control of reckless drives and over aggressive play. If you get beat to the spot you cant just go through the person, it makes you make a move. And taking a charge is a better play than any block ever could be, as it not only gives you the ball but it also gives the opposing player/team a foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Charges are a huge part of the game as they keep control of reckless drives and over aggressive play. If you get beat to the spot you cant just go through the person, it makes you make a move. And taking a charge is a better play than any block ever could be, as it not only gives you the ball but it also gives the opposing player/team a foul.I learned from the best. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saneCrazy Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Truly taking a charge takes a lot of skill and guts. Problem now is that too many players can get away with terrible acting and get the call as a result of poor officiating, which is why I was actually pretty happy when the new rules to prevent flopping were introduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I dont like the way it is called. If a player stands his ground and just gets shoved out the way, then thats usually not a charge. Only when the player falls to the ground they call it. Which is stupid, because that just leads to more flopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I learned from the best. Lol. Lol it's what we do homie. We control that paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazed49 Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Lol it's what we do homie. We control that paint.All day errday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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