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Double-Dribble

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What is a double dribble?

Double-Dribble

Basically, you can't dribble with two hands. Once you start you're dribble and that second hand makes contact with the ball, whether it's for picking up your dribble, or on accident, your dribble is legally over. This is called a double-dribble and is a violation with the penalty being loss of the ball to the opposing team.

   

Comments

5/16/2011 7:55:37 AM
amanda said:

brilliant tip thanks


6/8/2011 1:39:08 PM
jongbert said:

but i saw many people in the NBA hold the ball with two hands and start moving by dribbling.


10/22/2011 12:14:43 PM
anomunous said:

i have always heard that a double dribble means to driddle stop driblling hold the ball then start dridiling again but that is my oppinion


1/10/2012 1:00:55 PM
sean garra said:

why is it used


1/26/2012 3:25:58 PM
alex lawlor said:

when i played basketball i got told when you dribble
the ball and then you stop you are not allowed to start again till you get the ball after you passed it to someone


2/28/2012 5:51:11 PM
Anonymous said:

Good Tips..BUT YOU COULD DO WITH MORE INFORMATION




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