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How to not double dribble in basketball
UNDERSTAND THE RULE – DRIBBLE AND CONTROL
I want to take a look at control of the ball, dribbling and what happens when a player loses control of the ball then what they are then allowed to do to regain it.
This is another area of frustration from referees who hear the constant yell of “Carry”, “Double Dribble” or even “Travel” when a player is dribbling and loses control of the ball before re-gathering again. It might look strange but that doesn’t mean they have infringed on the rules.
I will start with;
Article 13 – How the ball is played.
13.1 – Definition
During the game, the ball is played with the hand(s) only and may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to the restrictions of these rules.
13.2 Rule
A player shall not run with the ball, deliberately kick or block it with any part of the leg or strike it with the fist.
However, to accidentally come into contact with or touch the ball with any part of the leg is not a violation.
An infraction of Art. 13.2 is a violation.
This is all pretty clear so far so but I am sure a many people will be surprised to find out that the whole of the leg is considered to be part of the foot (foot violation) and accidental contact with the leg is legal play.
So now we know how the ball can be played, but what happens when we lose control of the ball while dribbling or trying to catch the ball, are we allowed to pick it up again? Let’s skip ahead to Article 24 and I will break it down as we go, there is a lot we need to consider and take in.
Article 24 – Dribbling
24.1.1 – A dribble is the movement of a live ball caused by a player in control of that ball who throws, taps, rolls or bounces the ball on the floor.
This all ties in with 13.1 and how the ball is played but more importantly it is how the dribble can begin. An important note here is that it must touch the floor.
24.1.2 A dribble starts when a player, having gained control of a live ball on the playing court throws, taps, rolls or bounces it on the floor and touches it again before it touches another player.
The example here I like to use is that a player who has control of the ball throws it up in the air over the defenders head and catches it again before it hits the floor, this is an Illegal move and will be called a violation but if they make the same move and allow it to hit the floor before touching it again this considered a dribble and is perfectly legal.
A dribble ends when the player touches the ball with both hands simultaneously or permits the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.
The ball being touched with both hands simultaneously (dribble with both hands) is a double dribble. The ball coming to rest in one hand, more often than not is the hand going under the ball and coming to rest before the dribble commences again (carrying violation) but think of the player who might be able to palm the ball in one hand, the ball is still coming to rest, this is not something you will likely see in local competitions but if you do this is an illegal move.
During a dribble the ball may be thrown into the air provided the ball touches the floor or another player before the player who threw it touches it again with his hand. There is no limit to the number of steps a player may take when the ball is not in contact with his hand.
You can take as many steps as you like when you are dribbling as long as the ball is not in contact with your hand. Think of throwing the ball out in-front of you (beginning the dribble), taking 10 steps and then taking your second dribble. This is a legal action.
I have now covered how you can play the ball and how you can begin and end your dribble but what happens when you fumble or lose control of your dribble, pass or catch.
24.1.3 – A player who accidentally loses and then regains control of a live ball on the playing court is considered to be fumbling the ball.
This is one part of this rule that gets incorrectly interpreted. Accidental loss of control is not a dribble. A couple of examples I can provide you:
A player who attempts to catch a ball but drops it. The ball may have touched their hands, then the floor and then their hands again. This is not a dribble and so this player may after re-gathering it commence a dribble.
A player who has already completed their dribble and puts both hands on the ball but doesn’t control it, accidentally drops or fumbles the ball, it touches the floor and the player regains control of it again by picking it up. This is perfectly legal and no violation has occurred.
24.1.4 – The following are not dribbles:
Successive shots for a field goal.
Fumbling the ball at the beginning or at the end of a dribble.
Attempts to gain control of the ball by tapping it from the vicinity of other players.
Tapping the ball from the control of another player.
Deflecting a pass and gaining control of the ball.
Tossing the ball from hand to hand and allowing it to come to rest in one or both hands before touching the floor, provided that no travelling violation is committed.
Throwing the ball against the backboard and regaining the control of the ball.
The above points are all pretty self-explanatory.
24.2 – Rule
A player shall not dribble for a second time after his first dribble has ended unless between the 2 dribbles he has lost control of a live ball on the playing court because of:
A shot for a field goal.
A touch of the ball by an opponent.
A pass or fumble that has touched or been touched by another player.
A few points to note in this part:
A player may commence their dribble again after as shot for field goal (it doesn’t have to touch the ring, it just needs to be a legitimate attempt).
Any time the ball is touched by an opponent and dislodged by them the player may then begin a new dribble, think when a player who has ended their dribble, attempts to pass to a teammate and the ball leaves the offensive players hands but the pass is blocked by the defender and re-gathered by the offensive player and without the ball touching the floor, the player holding the ball may then begin their dribble again which is legal play.
But you must also consider the interpretation from the case book, interpretation 24-7:
Interpretation 24-7
Example: A1 ends his dribble and deliberately throws the ball on B1 leg. A1 catches the ball and begins to dribble again.
Interpretation: A1 double dribble violation. A1 dribble has ended as the ball was not touched by B1. It was the ball which has touched B1.
So to deliberately throw the ball at an opponent so that you can commence your dribble again is not legal. The player must touch the ball not the ball that touches a player, a deliberate touch or deflection by the defensive player B1 which would allow for A1 to commence their dribble again.
Now I have covered how the ball is played, the dribble and when a player loses control I want to go back to why I started to put this article together.
There are endless times each week I hear the cry of “CARRY” from players and spectators when the player dribbling the ball loses control and it bounces up above shoulder height, is regained and they continue their dribble. From the above rules and examples all the player has done is lost control of the ball or fumbled and then continued their dribble again. So no matter how awkward or strange a play may look it all comes down to the one word, “CONTROL”.
Chris Morrey – Frankston Basketball Referee Advisor
What is a Double Dribble in Basketball - What is the Penalty?
Basketball games require dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball to score. Like in the natural flow of activity during a match, violations occur if players don’t follow the rules. One violation that doesn’t often happen in the NBA / WNBA, but more so in other leagues, is a double dribble violation.
So what exactly does a double dribble violation mean in basketball? Here is the complete breakdown of what a double dribble is, when it happens, the controversy of the call with refs, and more!
What is a Double Dribble Violation?
A double dribble violation is an illegal ball motion that generally involves a player pausing while dribbling and then starting again. Dribbling rules generally suggest that a player can’t stop or hold the ball with two hands to continue dribbling. This is how double dribbling gets its name since there is a first dribble, a pause, and then a second dribble.
The National Basketball Association rule book also states that double dribbling can happen if the ball comes at rest at any time while a player has it. If a player with possession of the ball touches it twice before it touches the floor, they may receive a double dribbling call.
Examples of a Double Dribble During a Basketball Game
Double dribble violations usually occur when a player stops and holds the ball with one or two hands, then resumes dribbling again. This start-and-stop action can happen in a few scenarios. One example is if a player receives a pass, dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again to get around a defensive player.
Another example of a double dribble is during a fake ball moment. For instance, imagine if a player dribbles, then fake a pass attempt to their teammate, and then dribbles again. In that scenario, the player had a stop in dribble, so they can’t resume it again without getting that penalty.
Why is Double Dribbling Illegal in Basketball?
Most movement penalties, like traveling, control the game’s flow and encourage ball movement between players. If a player can hold the ball and continue to dribble, it reduces the incentive to pass it to a teammate after surveying the field. Establishing limits on how players can move with the ball encourages more fluid gameplay and frequent passing.
Dribble rules also allow teams to play effective defense, causing a steal or fumbles during passing, resulting in exciting plays. A quick steal via someone dribbling can be a massive momentum shift for one team. Just like in American Football, sometimes a great defense is also a great offense.
What Happens When a Player Double Dribbles?
If a double dribble happens during a game, the defensive team immediately gets control of the ball. However, several leagues have different rules for where a team can receive the ball. For example, in the NCAA, FIBA, and NFHS (the governing body for high school basketball), the defensive team can throw in the ball at the point on the court closest to where the infraction occurred.
Meanwhile, the NBA only allows players to inbound the ball in the middle of the court. After a double dribble infraction, teams with control of the ball cannot inbound the ball between the baseline and the free-throw line. Inbounding at this point would give players immediate access to the net, leading to immediate scoring opportunities.
Similar Penalties in Basketball
This foul is very similar to other illegal dribble violations, like traveling or a carry. The big difference between double dribbles and a carry is that carrying often involves having one hand under the ball. That hand will hold the ball for an extended period while the dribbler is in motion.
Controversy Regarding Double Dribbles in the NBA
Like many dribbling violations, critics of the NBA find that double dribbles are under-call in games. This under-calling frustrates fans familiar with the rules and can quickly identify these kinds of fouls. Since the definition of double dribble is relatively simple, it’s easy to identify this foul during a basketball game.
Dribbling, carrying, and traveling violations occur more often in FIBA and other basketball governing bodies. That means when NBA players play in games that follow those rules (like in the Olympics), they tend to be called on those penalties more frequently. Some fans use this as to why NBA players from the USA have been struggling recently in international play.
Since the penalty call occurs so infrequently, there’s often not a lot of outside pressure to correct these bad habits. If players want to focus on moving effectively with the ball, they need to prioritize fundamentals and good ball-handling skills.
Conclusion: What is Double Dribbling in Basketball?
Double dribbling is a relatively simple rule in basketball that comes into play when a player dribbles the ball, pauses, and then resumes dribbling again. This foul is similar to other moving fouls like traveling and carrying. However, many fans think that these rules aren’t called frequently enough in the NBA.
Now that you know the rules, you can watch your favorite game and keep an eye out for the trademark features of double dribbling. With luck, You may be able to pick it out before the referee does.
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Basketball Rules — We-Survive.ru
Basketball Rules Many who are interested in a team game like basketball, first of all, are faced with ignorance of the rules, which loses all interest in this beautiful game. I will present to your attention all the game moments when the referee can whistle in violation of the rules.
- Jogging. Jogging is one of the most common mistakes made by beginner basketball players, when a player without a dribble takes more than two steps with the ball.
- Double dribble. Double dribble is also a common mistake among beginner basketball players. The player starts to dribble, stops, and starts to dribble again. That is, after you have already walked with the dribble and took the ball in your hands, you can’t start running again with the dribble, because the referee will definitely whistle, as this is a violation of the rules.
- 3 seconds. You cannot be in the circled trapezium of the opponent under the ring for more than 3 seconds, as this is also a violation of the rules and the ball will go to the opponent.
- Out. If the ball crosses the perimeter line of the court, then the game stops and the ball is spread by the opposite team of the one from which the ball went beyond the line. It is also worth noting that when dribbling the ball, you can’t step on your feet and, moreover, cross the out line, as the referee will whistle and your team will be left without the ball.
- 24 seconds. The team in possession of the ball has exactly 24 seconds to attack. During this time, a shot must be made on the ring, and if the ball touches the darling of the ring during the throw and the ball remains with the attacking team, the time counter is reset and the team will have time to attack for another 24 seconds.
- 8 seconds. This rule is rarely seen during game practice. But still, not knowing the rules does not relieve the player of responsibility. In the event that a player has possession of the ball for more than 8 seconds and the ball has not reached the zone of the defending team, the referee will immediately raise 8 fingers up, which means your time limit on possession of the ball has been exhausted.
- Carrying. While dribbling the ball, you cannot carry it with your hand past the opponent along the upper trajectory.
- Zone line. The zone line is the line that separates the halves of two courts. That is, this is the center line. If the attacking team has crossed it and during the dribbling the player of the attacking team has crossed it again, the referee will whistle and the ball will go into the possession of your opponents.
- Fouls. Fouls are punishments on a player due to contact with a player in possession of the ball. You can not hug, hit, hold an opponent. For this you will receive violations - fouls. During the game, a player who has received 5 fouls is sent to the bench until the end of the game without the right to further participate in it. If a foul occurs in the defending team's trapeze by a player of the defending team, then according to the rules, 2 free throws are made. If the player of the attacking team managed to throw and hit the basket, then another additional free throw is made.
Thus, I have tried to acquaint you with the rules of basketball as concisely as possible. Play and reach new heights!
Basketball Basic Basketball Dribbling Rules: Brief and Clear
In modern basketball, dribbling and dribbling are the basic principles of moving around the field. The player cannot take the ball in his hands and run to the ring. This will be considered a violation. And what other nuances of dribbling and dribbling exist? It turns out that you can’t put your other hand forward and take more than two steps with the ball. But it was not always so.
In the early to mid-20th century, basketball was more like hanging-ring rugby. Players often pushed, abused mass and strength, played for time. In 1954, the rules were updated, and the game became much stricter about various physical contacts. Now the players had to learn to dribble and not to fight with the opponent. Basketball has become more beautiful and spectacular.
Definitions
Dribbling is the way a basketball player moves around the court. Only with the help of this technique is it possible for the player to move independently. Otherwise, dribbling can be called dribbling. But this definition is more often used when it comes to beating opponents, outplaying them in a one-on-one fight. Now good dribbling has become an integral part of any basketball game.
Despite the high demands placed on players by coaches, almost no one succeeds in turning the ball into their forte. The fact is that basketball is a very fast game in which a big bet is placed on team play. If a player thinks that he will be able to pass 5 opponents using dribbling, then in just a few seconds he will be disappointed. In the NBA, goals in which only one athlete took part are a rarity.
Dribbling technique
To get out of pressure, you need to learn good dribbling technique. It is worth saying that there are several ways of dribbling:
One hand. The most common way. There is a ball chasing on the ground with one hand, and the second can control the balance of the body. This is the most energy-saving and quiet way to drive.
Two hands alternately. Also a common technique. It should be mastered by all those who want to increase their level of play to professional players. By changing two hands, you can confuse the enemy, as well as find a more profitable option for an attack.
Translations. These are hard hits on the floor that lift the ball up to shoulder level with the dribbler. In this way, you can swing the enemy and pass into the open space.
Crossover. The essence of this technique is to chasing the ball between the legs. One blow in front of you, and the second - already behind your back. This helps protect the ball from the opponent and does not give him the initiative in the fight.
Behind the back. This method is rarely used in the real game. Most often it is used to warm up or tease an opponent.
There is approximately one technique for all these methods. Basketball players learn the rules of dribbling for a reason. This is necessary in order to better control the ball and not get injured during an incorrect reception. There are the following rules and tips for dribbling:
The ball must bounce off the field and bounce off the fingers. No need to grab it with a full palm or try to hit the floor as hard as possible. The main thing is that a little effort is spent on dribbling, and the player’s hands do not get tired.
Get close to the ground and dribble the ball without letting it go too far. In this position, the opponent will have less time to snatch the ball. It is better to change the style of dribbling, sometimes rising to his full height, and sometimes crouching to the ground.
Need to unlearn looking at the ball while dribbling. It is advisable to dribble the ball without looking at all. In this way, it will be possible to follow the movements of the opponent, concentrating on the situation in the match.
It is worth learning how to cover the ball with the body, preventing a player from the enemy team from reaching it. This is quite difficult to achieve, as blind dribbling means that the athlete will blindly control the ball without hitting it against other parts of the body.
The ball rebound angle should also be taken into account when dribbling is active. If you stand and mint at an angle of 90 degrees, then there will be no progress. If the angle is too large, then the ball may not be in time, and if it is too small, then the progress will be too slow. Dribbling is very important to professional basketball players as it is the second most important aspect of moving around the field (passing is the first).
Double dribble
This is the name given to the violation when a player starts dribbling again after taking the ball in his hands. This is prohibited by the rules. If an athlete receives the ball from a partner, then he can take the ball with both hands and start dribbling, but only once. Let's say the player stopped dribbling. He takes the ball in his hands and begins to look around the court. Now he has only two options:
Pass to a teammate.
Throw into the ring.
All this can be done after two steps with the ball. It will not count as a run. It is worth saying that jumping with the ball in this situation is prohibited. In case of violation of the rules, the player will be declared out of bounds, and possession will be transferred to the other team.
Common Mistakes
Leading is a difficult technique that takes a lot of time and effort to master. But to increase the value for the team, you can study the most common mistakes:
Individualist. If you get carried away with dribbling, it will be difficult to achieve a result. Basketball is a team game where passing is more important than dribbling. You need to look at partners more often and see good moments: both for driving and for assists.
Flirting. Of course, all professional players have an excellent level of possession of the ball, so they can afford some tricks and tricks right next to the opponent. Ordinary players will not benefit from such “tricks”. It is better to always control the ball, because underestimating the opponent is the main mistake of basketball.
Push the opponent away. When dribbling, don't pay too much attention to the opposing team. If a player starts to make close contact, then there is a high probability of earning a foul or losing the ball. It is better to go around the opponent or look for an opportunity to pass.
Do not exercise. Some players think that possession will develop during the game, but this is a strong misconception. Like any other technique, dribbling requires attention and diligence. You need to devote a lot of time to this in order to progress and feel more comfortable during the match.
Prefer dribbling over shooting. Let's say the player is near the paint line, but decides to get close to the ring and dunk. This decision may result in a loss of the ball or a foul in the 3-second zone. If there is an opportunity to shoot from close range, then it is always worth doing it, and not switching to dribbling.
Practice drills
To learn how to dribble well, you need to practice more. The following exercises will help with this:0004
Hold the ball in your hand, drop it down in a smooth motion and hit the ground. Only one hand works. This will help develop wrist strength.
One player picks up the ball, and the second grabs it in a way that suits him. Now task number two is to try to get the projectile out. The first player must tense all the muscles to prevent the ball from popping out. Develops strong hands.
Long dribbling. Everything is clear here. You need to go into dribbling and mint the ball for 3, 5, 10 minutes. After the noticeable wobble disappears, and the athlete has a better feel for the car, control over the ball will begin to feel better.
An important note here is that it must touch the floor.
A couple of examples I can provide you:
The player must touch the ball not the ball that touches a player, a deliberate touch or deflection by the defensive player B1 which would allow for A1 to commence their dribble again.
Like in the natural flow of activity during a match, violations occur if players don’t follow the rules. One violation that doesn’t often happen in the NBA / WNBA, but more so in other leagues, is a double dribble violation.
If a player with possession of the ball touches it twice before it touches the floor, they may receive a double dribbling call.
If a player can hold the ball and continue to dribble, it reduces the incentive to pass it to a teammate after surveying the field. Establishing limits on how players can move with the ball encourages more fluid gameplay and frequent passing.
This foul is similar to other moving fouls like traveling and carrying. However, many fans think that these rules aren’t called frequently enough in the NBA.
I will present to your attention all the game moments when the referee can whistle in violation of the rules. 
It is also worth noting that when dribbling the ball, you can’t step on your feet and, moreover, cross the out line, as the referee will whistle and your team will be left without the ball. 
Play and reach new heights! 
Otherwise, dribbling can be called dribbling. But this definition is more often used when it comes to beating opponents, outplaying them in a one-on-one fight. Now good dribbling has become an integral part of any basketball game. 
Basketball players learn the rules of dribbling for a reason. This is necessary in order to better control the ball and not get injured during an incorrect reception. There are the following rules and tips for dribbling: 
Let's say the player stopped dribbling. He takes the ball in his hands and begins to look around the court. Now he has only two options: 
Let's say the player is near the paint line, but decides to get close to the ring and dunk. This decision may result in a loss of the ball or a foul in the 3-second zone. If there is an opportunity to shoot from close range, then it is always worth doing it, and not switching to dribbling. 
