A breakdown of a defensive play that could be called either a charge or a block. The defender's foot placement, the shooter's tendencies, and the timing all matter. What looked like a clear charge on first watch turns out to be much closer than that.
You guys probably know better than me, but tell me, is this a block or a charge? Block, block, or charge? I'm trying to get better at reading when to stay and set. So I'm looking at the shot clock and I see there's 9 seconds left. I know this, I know the personnel that he wants to shoot. He doesn't want to pass this guy, and this guy's a shooter, so this is an awkward shot for him right here. So let's see. And plus he's standing right next to me, so why not step in and just force him? That's easily, in my opinion, a charge, but I don't know. My feet set, let me see. Boom, I'm there. Uh, it's close. For sure close. I thought it was for sure charging the game, but it's definitely way closer than I thought after watching it a few times.
