What Is A Charge In Basketball? Definition & Meaning | SportsLingo

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What Is The Definition Of Charge?

1. This is a violation in basketball when the offensive player with the ball runs over, or rushes into, a stationary defensive player.

This is an offensive foul and the defensive team gains possession of the ball.

Examples Of How Charge Is Used In Commentary

1. Jones drives through the lane and barrels over the center. Jones gets called for the charge since the defensive player beat him to the spot on the floor.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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