What is "double dribble"

n. (context basketball English) A violation committed by dribbling for a second time without giving up possession of the ball.

n. 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)

Double Dribble could refer to one of several things:

• Double Dribble (film), a 1946 theatrical cartoon starring the Disney character Goofy
• Double Dribble (video game), a video game by Konami
• Double dribble, a violation in the game of basketball

Double Dribble, known in Japan as , was a basketball arcade game developed and released in 1986 by Konami. It was the second basketball arcade game by Konami, following Super Basketball. Much of the game's popularity came from its animation sequences showing basketball players performing slam dunks, as well as The Star-Spangled Banner theme during attract mode, which was the first arcade game to feature the national anthem. These were uncommon in video games at the time of Double Dribble's release. While successful in the arcades, the game became and remained popular and remembered when it was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.

Double Dribble was followed by a sequel titled Double Dribble: The Playoff Edition, which was released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. A remake titled Double Dribble Fastbreak was released for iOS in 2010, being based mostly on the NES version; however, the animation sequences were ripped from the arcade version.

Double Dribble is a 1946 Disney theatrical cartoon short that spoofs the sport of basketball and stars Goofy. It is directed by Jack Hannah.

In basketball, a double dribble is when a player illegal dribbles with two hands simultaneously. It can also refer to:

• Double Dribble (video game), a 1986 video game by Konami
  • Double Dribble: The Playoff Edition, a 1986 sequel
• Double Dribble (film), a 1946 Disney theatrical cartoon short