<P> A charging foul is usually not called if the ball - handler is within a 4 - foot (1.22 m) radius around the center of the basket (known in the rules as the "restricted area" and sometimes colloquially as the "smiley face"). That is, if the ball - carrier is under the basket, the defense usually cannot restrict his or her movement by drawing a charge . An exception is made if the offensive player receives the ball within an area close to the basket known as the "lower defensive box ." </P> <P> A related call is the player control foul . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Strategy </Dt> </Dl> <P> Apart from using hands in neutral space to shield or deflect a pass or a shot, the defender uses his or her body to impede the ball - carrier's advance toward the basket . The defender's only absolute way to achieve this is to stand directly in the ball - carrier's path and "draw a charge ." Short of this, the defender's use of the body may make the ball - carrier hesitate or change tactics . Both opponents are restrained by their desire not to commit a foul . </P>

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