Definition

1. Noun:
   • A violation in basketball: A "double dribble" is an illegal action where a player either dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously or stops their dribble and then begins to dribble again.

Usage

• The term "double dribble" is used exclusively in the context of basketball to describe a specific rule violation. It is called by a referee, resulting in a turnover, where possession of the ball is awarded to the opposing team.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The referee blew the whistle and called a double dribble.
  • He committed a double dribble when he picked up his dribble and then started bouncing the ball again.
  • A common mistake for beginners is the double dribble.

Advanced Usage

• "to be called for a double dribble": To have a referee penalize you for this violation.
  • The point guard was called for a double dribble at a crucial moment in the game.

Variants and Related Words

• Dribble (v/n): The act of bouncing the ball with one hand while moving.
  • He can dribble the ball very well with his left hand.
• Traveling (n): Another common violation in basketball involving illegal movement with the ball.
• Turnover (n): A general term for losing possession of the ball to the other team, which can result from a double dribble, traveling, or a steal.

Synonyms

• Dribbling violation: A more general term for any illegal act related to dribbling.
• Illegal dribble: A direct synonym for "double dribble."

Related Phrases

• "Commit a double dribble": To perform the illegal action.
  • The player committed a double dribble, giving the ball back to the other team.
• "Double dribble call": The referee's decision to penalize the violation.
  • The controversial double dribble call decided the outcome of the match.

Noun

1. an illegal dribble in basketball (the player uses both hands to dribble or the player starts to dribble a second time after coming to a stop)