double dribble

noun

: an illegal action in basketball made when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s no further explanation for why double dribble is not allowed in basketball. —

Tero Isokauppila, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 There was a fair share of double dribbles, travels and moving screens, which, paired with Texas’ mere three turnovers allowed them to hang with the Jayhawks. —

Alex Briseno, Dallas News, 3 Feb. 2020 They were called for a double dribble and a 3-second violation during a six-turnover first quarter, when the Nets opened a 14-point lead. —

Brian Mahoney, courant.com, 29 Nov. 2019 After a timeout, Victor Oladipo (14 points, 10 turnovers) was called for a double dribble on a drive to the basket. —

Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of double dribble was circa 1949

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“Double dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20dribble. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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