double dribble

American  

noun

1. an infraction, resulting in loss of possession of the ball, occurring either when a player uses both hands simultaneously when dribbling or when a player interrupts a dribble by holding the ball momentarily in one or both hands.

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verb (used without object)

double dribbled, double dribbling

1. to commit a double dribble.

verb (used with object)

1. to commit a double dribble with (the ball).

Etymology

Origin of double dribble

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The team’s leading scorer dribbled the ball out of bounds and turned the ball over on a double dribble early in the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

A flurry of turnovers — including a double dribble — sent the Wildecats home to ruminate about next season.

From Washington Post

But Caldwell-Pope hesitated as he took a step beyond the arc and then tried to get back behind it — double dribble.

From Washington Post

But Siakam was called for a double dribble with about 10 seconds left.

From Fox News

It is the rough equivalent of a double dribble.

From New York Times