One of the most underutilized skills in basketball might be the one that hurts the most.
Taking a charge isn’t flashy.
It won’t show up on a highlight reel like a dunk.
It doesn’t have the same appeal as a block or a steal.
But it can completely change a game.
A charge does more than give your team possession.
You just turned an opponent’s advantage into your team’s advantage.
They beat their defender.
They got downhill.
They created an opportunity.
And you erased all of it by being willing to step in and take the hit.
That’s why taking charges is such an underrated skill.
It requires:
• Anticipation
• Positioning
• Timing
• Courage
• Discipline
• A willingness to sacrifice your body for the possession
And here’s the thing:
Most players aren’t willing to do it.
That’s exactly why it can separate you.
If you’re trying to earn playing time, don’t overlook the things that don’t require you to score.
Be the player who takes the charge.
Be the player who gets the 50/50 ball.
Be the player who takes the toughest defensive assignment.
Be the player who makes the winning play nobody remembers.
Because one possession can change a game.
And sometimes the biggest play you make…
is the one you’re willing to hit the floor for.
The little things aren’t little when they happen every possession.
Trainer: , a former 5 year pro across three countries. Train Like a Pro!