Double, High.

See: High Double.

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Double-Double.

A term indicating that a player has accumulated at least 10 units in two statistical categories (e.g. 10 points and 10 rebounds constitute a double-double.)

Double Dribble.

A violation that occurs when a player either dribbles the ball with two hands at the same time or dribbles, then stops or "picks up" his/her dribble, and dribbles again. Once a player stops dribbling, he/she must pass, shoot or call time out before dribbling again.

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Double Figures.

Ten or more units in any statistical category.

Double Foul.

The situation in which opponents commit simultaneous fouls against one another. A jump ball is held between the two players.
Compare: False Double Foul and Multiple Foul.

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Double Post.

An offensive set-up in which two players, typically the center and the power forward, are in post positions. They usually start in low post positions, one on each side of the basket, with one of them sometimes coming out to the high post as the ball moves around.

Double Pump.

Two fake shots in rapid succession. Also used as a verb.

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Double-team.

The defensive tactic of two players guarding one. This tactic is often employed when defending against a dominant player, or when attempting to force a turnover by "trapping" the ball. Also called "Double".

Downcourt or Down the Court.

The direction a team on offense moves, from its backcourt into its frontcourt and towards its own basket.

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Downscreen.

Screen for man below you, usually at the block.

Downtown.

Far from the basket, often synonymous with beyond the 3-point arc. A shot from well behind the 3-point line. Also called: "Death Valley".

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