Take the Charge
Teach players how to safely set their feet, absorb contact and fall correctly to draw an offensive foul.
Video: How to take a Charge in Basketball - Great Team Drill — embedded from its creator. If it doesn't play here, open it on YouTube.
Setup
Defender in the lane outside the restricted area, offensive player at the top with the ball.
How it works
- 1Offense drives at controlled speed.
- 2Defender beats them to the spot, feet set, chest square.
- 3On contact, sit down and fall backwards, chin tucked, arms in.
- 4Bounce up quickly ready to play.
Coaching points
- ✔Safety first: tuck the chin and don't catch yourself with your hands.
- ✔Be set before the offensive player leaves the floor.
