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What is a Double Double in Basketball? Find Out Plus Examples

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Did you know that Sylvia Fowles leads the WNBA in double doubles, and she’s not even retired yet!? Though 2022 will be her last year of play. There are tons of fun stats in basketball that mark levels of achievement. One common way to evaluate a player’s performance in a game is with the double double. So today we’ll dive into what’s a double double in basketball. We’ll share some double double examples. And we’ll even reveal the top double double getters in the NBA and WNBA. Let’s get after it.

What’s a double double in basketball?

A double double is when a player reaches double figures (10 or more) in two of the five main statistical categories in a single game. The categories are: points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. It’s called that because the first “double” in the term refers to the two (double) categories, and the second “double” refers to accumulating ten or more (double digits) in that category. 

Double doubles are decently common, but it’s impressive if a player consistently earns them. The most common double-doubles combinations are points and rebounds for big men and points and assists for guards. Reaching double figures in steals or blocks is extremely rare, but has been done. Also special double-doubles are rare. For example a 20–20, double double-double or double-20, which happens when a player hits 20 or more in two statistics in a game.

The double double categories in basketball

Let’s break down how you can get a double double with a look at each statistical category.

1. Points

Scoring in double figures means you need 10 or more points, and is the easiest category for a player to achieve as it’s the most straight forward. Players can use any combination of 3s, field goals, and free throws to get their score up to 10. Typically players need to make about 5 baskets to get this number.

2. Rebounds

Rebounds are when you get the ball back off the glass or rim when someone has shot the ball. There are both offensive and defensive rebounds and they each count towards this stat line. Centers and power forwards tend to excel in this category because of their placement on the court close to the glass and their larger stature. However it’s very possible for guards to achieve this as well if they focus on rebounds.

3. Assists

Assists are where point guards tend to shine. An assist is when you pass the ball to someone who immediately scores. Of course, the tricky part is, if you’re passing the ball away, you’re not adding stats to your points line – so it’s a balance. For the team’s success is best to make yourself a scoring threat, but also be a pass-first guard.

4. Steals

Steals are one of the most challenging stat lines. A steal is when you interrupt the other team’s play by taking away the ball – typically by intercepting a pass. Getting 10 or more steals in a game is very hard to do. In fact, only one player in all of WNBA history has achieved 10 steals in a game: Ticha Penicheiro when playing for the Sacramento Monarchs.

5. Blocks

Blocks are a big man specialty. A block is when someone is going up for a shot and you reject it with your hand, ensuring it doesn’t go into the basket. But getting 10 in a single game is a rare feat. Only Brittney Griner, Margo Dydek, and Lisa Leslie have had 10 or more blocks within a game in the WNBA.

Check out some double double examples

Here are some double double results from the WNBA and NBA.

Sylvia Fowles becomes all-time WNBA double double leader

In a win over the Phoenix Mercury, Sylvia Fowles notched her 158th double-double to become the league’s leader already back in 2019.

Tina Charles Notches History-Making Double-Double in Mystics Win

Tina Charles put up 20 points and 10 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists, as the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Sparks. The double-double marked her 158th ever and put Tina at 2nd all-time in that career category, surpassing Lisa Leslie.

Tim Duncan’s Double-Double Leads the Spurs to the Finals

At 38 years old 17 seasons in, Tim Duncan had a double double in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals in overtime.

Ben Simmons’ First Double Double

Ben Simmons recorded his first double double as a professional basketball player during Vegas Summer League. Simmons’ scored 15 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing 6 assists.

How common are double doubles in the WNBA?

309 players over all time have achieved double doubles in the WNBA. Rookie Shakira Austin shared how she made hers happen:

How common are double doubles in the NBA?

For the 2020 NBA season 50 players achieved double doubles during the regular season, and there were 529 players registered with the league. So a little less than 10% of the league achieved double doubles.

Most consistent WNBA double double getters?

In the WNBA bigs tend to be the consistent double double getters. Here’s a look at the top five over all time from Across the Timeline:

  1. Sylvia Fowles tops the WNBA list of double double getters with 187. She even secured a double-double the night she came back from injury during her farewell tour year.
  2. Tina Charles with 170 double doubles.
  3. Lisa Leslie with 157 double doubles in her career.
  4. Candace Parker with 147 double doubles.
  5. Tamika Catchings with 96 double doubles in her career.

Most consistent NBA double double getters?

In the NBA bigs are often the consistent double double getters. Here’s a look at the top five over all time from StatMuse:

  1. Wilt Chamberlain with 968 double-doubles in 1045 games.
  2. Tim Duncan had 841 double-doubles in his career.
  3. Karl Malone achieved 814 double-doubles in his career.
  4. Hakeem Olajuwon had 775 double-doubles in his career.
  5. Dwight Howard achieved 745 double-doubles in his career.

Achieve a double double in basketball

Now you know what a double double in basketball is, so set some basketball goals to work towards one of your own.

WNBA Commissioner's Cup Explained & How to Watch

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The first ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in-season competition kicked off last year in 2021! It’s returning for another season. And this year, the team from each conference with the top record in Cup games will compete for a lucrative prize pool in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

The league launched the new competition as part of their focus on innovation. Excitingly, the 10 designated “Cup games” per team will be the first home game and first road game each team plays against its five conference rivals, all completed from May 6 – July 7. Those wins will determine which teams advance to the first ever Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game in July.

There are not only bragging rights at stake (particularly in the inaugural season). But also there’s a significant prize pool: $500,000. Plus, the winning team will take home a custom designed cup that is passed from champion to champion every season.

“When you’ve got money and bragging rights on the line, I think players are gonna be turnt up and ready to play,” Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery told Yahoo Sports.

So today, we take a look at how the Commissioner’s Cup came to be, what exactly it is, and why it’s important. We also reveal the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup standings and leaders to date.

When was the Commissioner’s Cup created?

The in-season tournament was first announced as part of the new CBA, in January 2020, and was supposed to begin with the 2020 season.

“We aren’t just adding games. We’re kind of finding ways to garner new fans,” players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike said to ESPN at the time. “The new schedule and Commissioner’s Cup will reflect the progress and innovation we’ve been discussing.”

Each team was scheduled to play 10 Cup games during the season, with the final Cup games played in July. The top team in the Cup standings from each conference would advance to a one-off Cup final in August. But the Commissioner’s Cup was ultimately not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.

“One of the things we promised in the collective bargaining was increased player compensation through special competitions,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert told Yahoo Sports. “So the Commissioner’s Cup is a reflection of that promise we made and the idea to create a special in-season tourney actually came from the players themselves.”

This year though, the Commissioner’s Cup finally came to life.

What is the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup?

The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is an in-season competition that pits Eastern Conference teams against each other, and Western Conference teams against each other. Basically, during the first-half of the WNBA season, 10 regular season games per team are counted towards each team’s record for the Cup. Then, the winners of each conference meet for the grande finale: the Championship Game.

How does the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup work?

This year’s 10 designated “Cup games” per team will be the first home game and first road game each team plays against its five conference rivals, all completed from May 6 – July 7 during the regular WNBA schedule. The team from each conference with the highest winning percentage in “Cup games” will earn a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game. 

There are 10 “Cup games” per team and 1 final game.

“I think for the players, it’s actually going to be pretty normal,” Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird told Yahoo Sports. “We’re used to playing in that system. And hopefully for the fans, it’s just going to generate excitement. You know, everybody loves watching games that mean something. So not only is this, like, a little bit of midseason bragging rights, there’s also money on it. I mean, you can’t get more meaningful than that.”

So why have a Commissioner’s Cup?

“Together, we view the Commissioner’s Cup not just as a compelling competition, but as a multi-faceted platform designed to drive opportunities for broader fan engagement, create additional interest around our regular season games, convene around equity and equality themes in our WNBA markets, and provide the players with an opportunity to earn significant cash compensation.” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. 

Locked-in fans

The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup gives regular season play added importance, because from day one of the season, there’s more at stake which could drive more fan interest. It helps bolster rivalries, which helps bolster interest. And a $500,000 purse shows a serious investment in women’s sports that helps cast even more doubt for the “nobody watches the WNBA” crowd (which Nike has something to say about by the way). And interest in the tournament is definitely on the upswing as of late April this year when the competition was officially announced.

However interest still pales in comparison with the amount of attention the NWSL Challenge Cup receives, which is in its second year running and was launched at the height of pandemic boredom in 2020. As you can see below, search volume for the NWSL’s Cup tracks far higher relative to the WNBA’s.

One other key difference with the women’s soccer comparison is that their cup was a distinct event, entirely separate from regular season play. The 10 NWSL teams were organized into two regional divisions of five teams each. Every team played four games within their division, with the two division winners competing in the final, over the course of a month.

But, there’s also the context that the WNBA’s search traffic consistently runs higher than the NWSL’s over the last year.

Presumably, it’s safe to anticipate that in general Cup interest will continue to increase over the years, and will likely sky rocket around the time of the WNBA’s Cup’s Finals in August, when the event feels more distinct from regular season play.

Sponsorship opportunities

It also provides another opportunity to get the league more engagement from a sponsorship perspective. For example, official sponsors and WNBA Changemakers Deloitte and Google, along with Wilson, the Official Game Ball of the WNBA, will be promoting and activating around the inaugural Commissioner’s Cup events as part of their support for the league’s community-driven initiatives.

More competition fun

Plus, it’s an additional incentive for already highly competitive players to put their best product out on the floor, from the start of the season. “It’s…motivating just as a competitor to have another championship to go for,” Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne told Yahoo Sports.

Though the cup does present some challenges. Typically the beginning of the season is a time to work out kinks and gel on the floor (which is particularly important this year after dramatic free agency shake ups), as well as to put less experienced players in tough game situations for learning purposes. With more at stake, coaches might end up being less willing to take early season risks, and teams immediately have added mental stress.

“I want to make sure that I’m protecting the health of the players, especially the ones that are going to be involved in a lot of games,” Coach Dan Hughes said during a Zoom interview reports the Seattle Times. “I understand the financial rewards, but I also understand if your mission is to be a champion, then that’s probably a higher calling than this.” 

Commissioner’s Cup schedule

Watch the in-season games across network TV as well as on League Pass (see more details on how to watch the WNBA).

How to watch the 2022 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final

Then watch the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game on Amazon Prime Video beginning at 9 p.m. ET as both teams vie for the half-million dollar prize pool. This exclusive live streaming is part of a multi-year agreement that gives Prime Video international streaming rights to 16 WNBA games per season, including nine Commissioner Cup games and the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game.

“The Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game is the culmination of the WNBA’s new wildly successful mid-season tournament, and it marks a pivotal moment of the WNBA season—the end of the Olympic break and the starting point for the second half of the 2021 season,” said Marie Donoghue, vice president of Global Sports Video at Amazon. “We’ve seen an overwhelmingly positive response to the WNBA on Prime Video this season, and we look forward to streaming the championship game globally on August 12.”

WNBA 2022 Commissioner’s Cup standings & leaders

You can find the latest Commissioner’s Cup standings on the WNBA’s Leaderboard anytime.

WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Title

The first ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game, took place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 12. It showcased the Connecticut Sun against the Seattle Storm, the two teams atop the Commissioner’s Cup standings in each conference.

Check out the first-ever Commissioner’s Cup trophy

The first-ever Commissioner’s Cup trophy is a gold-plated cup, that features an11-inch broad crown, a halved 9-inch wide basketball, engraved basketball seams, and a pedestal that features a recessed WNBA logo that sits upon a trapezoid shaped base.

The crown atop the basketball is inspired by a basketball net and intentionally designed with elements of both a net and traditional crown to tie back to the game of basketball, and most importantly, the core focus of competition and crowning a champion.

Who won the 2021 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup?

The Seattle Storm won the 2021 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, beating the Connecticut Sun 79-57. Breanna Stewart Stewart won the MVP award.

“It felt good,” Sue Bird said. “We will always be the first winner. The Commissioner’s Cup is a good sign of things to come with our league.”

“It’s different because we don’t know how to feel. It is something big what our players just achieved,” Seattle coach Noelle Quinn said. “I loved the confetti, the trophy, it was like a playoff atmosphere and it was great for our league to add this.”

WNBA Commissioner’s Cup 2022

Coinbase Global, Inc. and the Women’s National Basketball Association recently announced a multiyear partnership that makes Coinbase the exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner of the league. The global partnership is the first in the cryptocurrency category for the WNBA. As part of the partnership, Coinbase will become the presenting partner of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in-season competition that will take place during the 2022 season.

Stay locked in to see which teams pull ahead and who ultimately wins the cup next season. Up next, learn more about picking a team to root for with our fun guide to becoming a WNBA fan.

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Cool Basketball Hoodies & Hooper Sweatshirts You Have To See

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Looking for cool basketball hoodies and sweatshirts? Look no further! We’ve rounded up a list of a few of our favorites to make your shopping hunt easy. Check out options from Nike, Adidas, and more, as well as some more affordable sweatshirts for those on a budget. Fanatics is also one of our favorite places to shop for the latest hooper hoodies. Get ready to show up to every game and hoop in style.

Discover Cool Basketball Hoodies and Sweatshirts

Explore basketball sweatshirts for women and men, in every color way you can imagine. For every hoodie we’ve included a helpful description, pros and cons, reviews, and its price to make your decision simpler. Some are even funny!

1. Playa Society WNBA Hoodies

Playa Society has tons of WNBA hoodies to chose from including ones that rep the women’s league as well as specific teams. Cop a Seattle Storm sweatshirt, Atlanta Dream hoodie, and even one for the season’s back to back champs, the Aces! All their comfy hoodies come in a loose unisex fit, and are non-returnable so it’s probably best to size up if you’re not sure.

2. Diamond DeShields hoodie

Rep the WNBA’s greatest gem and most fashionable hooper, Diamond DeShields, with our limited edition hoodie, once sported by Chicago Bulls’ Coby White in the pre-game tunnel. This unisex adult-sized sweatshirt features a brilliant graphic on the front, and a logo on the left side of the hood. Enjoy a heavyweight, comfortable, eco‑friendly Champion sweatshirt. Perfect for the court and the couch!

3. Hoop York City Hoodie

Hoop York City’s Recreation hoodie is an awesome hooper hoodie made of thick heavyweight cotton. The design also features their logo on the sleeve, and it’s available in gray, green, or black. It’s a unisex fit with plenty of room in the arms and shoulders. They don’t accept returns, so size up if you’re worried about fit.

4. SLAM Goods Sweatshirts

SLAM has tons of original hoodies to chose from. In particular, we like heavyweight SLAM Stained Glass Hoodie which features the SLAM logo printed in a broken glass font, along with the year we were founded, 1994, written in Roman Numerals underneath. On the back is a stained glass print and our motto, Respect the Game.

5. Overtime Hoodies

Overtime does new gear drops every few weeks, so they have a nice selection of cool hooper hoodies. They drop sets in different themes like outdoor club, winning is everything, and for each of their in-house teams like Cold Hearts. And they offer kids’ sizes as well, making them a great kids’ basketball gift. They have a fun ‘ugly’ Christmas sweatshirt that’s worth checking out too.

6. Adidas Basketball Hoodies

Keep it simple with Adidas classic hoodies. Available in six different colors, this basketball sweatshirt can easily be dressed up or down. The fabric is high quality and still breathable and comfortable.

7. Nike Basketball Hoodies

Nike has a wide range of hoodies in all colors and sizes. This closet staple, the Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Pullover Hoodie combines classic style with the soft comfort of fleece. They also have an ‘ugly’ Christmas sweatshirt.

8. Fanatics WNBA Hoodies

Rep your favorite WNBA team with a variety of hoodies to chose from. Fanatics has a ton of WNBA logo sweatshirts as well as performance zip hoodies for each team.

9. Fanatics NBA Hoodies

Similarly Fanatics has tons of NBA team and league sweatshirts to chose from. The unisex city edition ones are some of our favorites as the designs are super fresh yet have that nice vintage vibe. They feature team logos and location-inspired details that highlight what makes each franchise a unique member of the NBA family. 

10. Ryoko Rain Hoodies

Ryoko Rain has a handful of cool sweatshirts that hoopers will love. These original designs are handmade, so each hoodie varies a bit. They’re unisex sizing (no returns so size up if you’re not sure) and best to hang dry. Their newest release the Horror Film hoodie is almost sold out already.

11. Bucket Culture Hoodies

These hoodies have common hooper sayings and puns on them. Bucket Culture is a modern apparel brand explicitly catering to basketball fans and ‘bucket-getters’ of all ages. They have a collection of hooper hoodies in sizes for adults to youth.

12. Vintage Basketball Sweatshirt

Etsy is one of the best places to find vintage basketball sweatshirts for the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and more. Each sweatshirt is handmade, and there are a variety of sellers. We like this vintage 1999 USA Dream Team one.

13. Snowtorious Basketball Christmas Sweater

OK everyone needs an “ugly” Christmas sweater and this fits the bill for hoopers. It’s perfect for your tacky and fun Ugly Christmas sweater party, but cool enough to wear to your general Holiday events and throughout the winter. This funny and unique design will stand out and be a great conversation starter at holiday partiers. This hoodie is durable on the outside, has a very soft interior, is tagless and machine washable. It will also make a great gift for your loved ones.

14. Round21 Hoodies

Round21 aims to empower the creative spirit in all of us and brings together artists and basketball to make original pieces. They have a handful of hoodies to chose from. Multidisciplinary Artist and ex-Division I athlete Dwight White illustrated this Breanna Stewart hoodie which is probably our favorite.

15. Deuce Hoodies

The Deuce Brand was created to embody the underdog mentality in all of us. Deuce has a handful of simple hoodies to chose from to wear to the big game, lounging around the house, or out on the town. Their Premium Hoodie is made with 100% French Terry Cotton and a relaxed fit.

Shop Cool Basketball Hoodies

Get the perfect basketball sweatshirt to add to your wardrobe before it sells out. And thank you so much, because for some of the purchases you make, you’ll even help support our site by sending a few cents back our way because we’re an Amazon associate and Etsy affiliate. We love covering the WNBA and couldn’t do it without you!

Up next, to keep shopping explore awesome women’s basketball shorts or the best basketball gifts. Or learn all about how elite players prepare for their games with a look at the pre-game routines of the greats.

Don't Miss Kelsey Plum's UA Basketball Shoes for Mental Health

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Kelsey Plum and Under Armour just dropped a fire new colorway of their Women’s UA Flow Breakthru 4 MHA Basketball Shoes. Featuring a purple to teal gradient upper, teal laces, and a crisp white sole, these shoes were built for women’s feet specifically by women. And the ribbon on the tongue showcases the mental health crisis number.

“Really proud to share my Breakthru 4 Mental Health Awareness shoes. Mental health is very important to me, so these mean a lot to be able to wear!” shared back-to-back WNBA champion Kelsey Plum.

They’re available for purchase on the Under Armour website now, where they retail for $135 USD.

To learn more about why mental health awareness is important to Kelsey, explore Kelsey Plum’s untold story: During Kelsey’s senior college season, she and the University of Washington coaching staff had agreed to an in-depth documentary that would tell Kelsey’s story and pull back the curtain on her history-making season. As the production got underway, they quickly started to realize what was being asked of them was more than they’d signed up for, and that the intent of the film was shifting.

“I had TV cameras following me around on campus, I was on ESPN every other week, I had extra security hired because I would get ambushed at games,” Kelsey says. “For the first time in my life, I was like, woah, this happened so fast. I don’t even know how to deal with it.”

Back in 2017, Washington and other college programs across the country didn’t have the mental health resources and support staffs that teams do now. As the spotlight on Kelsey grew brighter, they didn’t have much to rely on outside of themselves.

Even as Kelsey’s senior season wound down, her life did not. In a span of eight days, Kelsey was in eight cities accepting national awards, negotiating professional deals, attending the Final Four, and walking onto the stage at the WNBA Draft in New York City before turning right around to pack and leave for San Antonio.

Kelsey put her studies on pause for the final quarter of school (she eventually finished her degree while playing professionally in Turkey). It was a lot for anyone to bear, let alone have time to process mentally.

“She had no chance to be a college senior,” Mike Neighbors, Kelsye’s college coach said. “Those are grown adult decisions and interactions, and as much as you want to think you’re grown, you’re not grown at that age.”

On the night Kelsey was selected as the No. 1 pick in the draft, while her family and friends went out to celebrate, she retreated to her hotel room to lay down.

“I was in just a very dark, dark place,” Kelsey said. Read more.

How to Deal with Basketball Trash Talk: Tips from NBA & WNBA Pros

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Trash talk in basketball from opponents and hecklers is common. “Trash-talking is part of the game,” Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry said. “You have to give it. You have to be able to take it. It’s just that you don’t want to see it ever cross the line and become personal, because the game of basketball is never that serious in regards to disrespecting people. So you have to leave it on the floor.”

So today we’ll take a look at how to deal with trash talk in basketball. We’ll share why players use it as a strategy, ways to improve your concentration, and tips for dealing with trash talk ahead of time and in the moment. So let’s get after it!

What is trash talk in basketball?

Trash talk is when a hooper says negative comments to or about a player, before, during, or after a game

Why do basketball players talk trash?

Players use this tactic to intimidate their opponents. They try to disrupt their flow, and benefit from it. Part of Phoenix Mercury point guard, WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Diana Taurasi’s infamous on-court persona is about showing her confidence to get into opponents’ heads. The other part is about winning. It’s a cycle that feeds itself — the more Diana talks, the better she plays, and vice versa.

“She gets on people. Just some of her combination of words — like, how do you even think of that?” said her Phoenix Mercury teammate Shey Peddy. “Sometimes she might get a technical for it, and I know a few times I’m talking to the ref like, ‘She didn’t mean that. She’s just joking around.’ She can be, uh, pretty ruthless out there.”

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is also notorious for trash talking and getting into the head of opposing players. “Everybody’s susceptible to that [trash talking]. I don’t care who you are.” said Draymond.

“The only time it’s really crossing the line, is bringing someone’s family into it or talking about race or gender or something. But when it’s just bad words or some cuss words, man, that’s emotions. You have to let it go and let it stay on the court.” said Golden State Warriors sharp shooting guard Klay Thompson.

How to deal with basketball insults and trash talk

Here’s a great story from The Champion’s Mind that sheds light into how to deal with trash talk in basketball. There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he was still able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him. One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the great master.

Along with his strength, the old master had an uncanny ability to spot and exploit any weakness in his opponent. He would wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing a weakness, and then he would strike with merciless force and lightning speed. No one had ever lasted with him in a match beyond the first move. Much against the advice of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young warrior’s challenge.

As the two squared off for battle, the your warrior began to hurl insults at the old master. He threw dirt in his face and spat at him. For hours he verbally assaulted him with every curse and insult known to mankind. But the old warrior merely stood there, motionless and calm. Finally, the young warrior exhausted himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling shamed.

Somewhat disappointed that the old master did not fight the insolent youth, the students gathered and questioned him. “How could you endure such indignity? How did you drive him away?” “If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it to whom does the gift belong?” the old master replied.

In short, don’t let others push your buttons. Refusing to let negativity from others get in the way of your preparation and performance is how you can “own your own buttons” and keep your emotions in check. You should be to ignore the noise both on and off the court – whether it’s articles news outlets write or things your opponents say.

Improve your concentration

One way to not let others influence you is to improve your concentration. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that the amount of concentration separates you. Everything starts to get in your head. If you can just look at one game at time, you’re able to really concentrate on what the task is at hand.” said Utah Jazz star point guard Donovan Mitchell.

Just focus your attention on what’s relevant to what you’re currently doing. Dr. Ronald Kimmons, Performance & Wellness Director for the Utah Jazz said, “Concentration is the ability to be present and be in the moment. You have to be able to slow your mind down when you’re trying to perform at a high level. Focus can be wide or narrow. You have to be able to distinguish between the two. But you use them both together. They’re like a dial in your mind that you’re constantly moving wide and narrow, wide and narrow.”

  • Wide focus: Focus your attention toward many things. For example, when you grab a rebound you have to see where everyone is in an instant as you look to get the ball down the court in transition.
  • Narrow focus: Focus your attention on fewer or even one thing. For example, when you’re shooting, or just seeing the person you’re going to pass the ball to.

“The best thing to do when you find your focus is slipping is to take a deep calming breath, breathing in through your nose, allowing your lungs to fill up with air, and letting that breath out slowly, allowing yourself to come back to the moment.” Dr. Ronald explained.

Other ways to overcome basketball trash talk

  • Use positive self-talk: Self talk is saying words or phrases to yourself prior to or during playing basketball. Performing these techniques can improve focus and slow your brain down. This gives your brain the ability to devote more power to the specific task at hand. 
  • Tap into your confidence: Self-confidence is your belief in your ability to achieve and activity or task. Specifically it’s a strong belief in your skills, preparation, and abilities. For example, you can have high confidence in your ability to be a great basketball player.
  • Handle anxiety: Pressure is in the mind of the beholder – that means you! So don’t let trash talking apply more pressure. Try to see pressure as a privilege.
  • Practice mindfulness: Learn how to step back and observe your experience in an uncritical way, and get in the zone while performing – a state of being “completely focused, while slightly not caring.”

Deal with trash talk in basketball

Trash talk is a part of the game. But now you’re ready to deal with it. Up next, explore basketball leadership tips to elevate your game even further.

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OK so at some point it’s going to happen to you: the dreaded trap. Whether you’re bringing the ball up through a full-court press in the last few minutes of the game, or it gets sprung on you after you’ve crossed half court, you’re going to be forced to make instant decisions about how to

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OK so at some point it’s going to happen to you: the dreaded trap. Whether you’re bringing the ball up through a full-court press in the last few minutes of the game, or it gets sprung on you after you’ve crossed half court, you’re going to be forced to make instant decisions about how to break a trap. No big deal, it happens to everyone, you’ve done nothing wrong – and you got this! So today we’ll prepare you with some ways to defeat this sneaky effective defense, a few examples of NBA and WNBA players navigating traps well (and poorly!), and some drills to practice handling the pressure. So say goodbye to turnovers and hello to taking advantage of a trap for an easy bucket!

Ways to Break a Trap in Basketball

First things first: If you’ve already picked up your dribble be sure to secure the ball. Don’t hold it over your head. If your dribble is still live, beware of where you are on the court, try to get to open space rather than heading toward a corner. Now here are some options:

1. Step through pass

One of the most effective ways to get through a trap is to hold the ball around waist-level and aggressively step between the two defenders. This keeps the ball protected, while giving you the vision you need to get off a strong pass.

2. Dribble escape

There are a couple ways to dribble out of a trap including attacking the weaker defender (who’s smaller? – go at them to go through and split the defenders, or who’s slower (this tends to be the big or the player thats momentum is rushing at you)? – go at them, if you’re going around attacking their outside hip). Be sure to shield the ball as you’re dribbling by keeping your body or off arm between you and the defenders as best as possible, and don’t over dribble – make your decision and go after it swiftly.

Examples of Breaking a Trap in Basketball

NBA great Chris Paul uses his high IQ to quickly read the defense and dribbling skills to break traps all the time, while back-to-back WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum uses her speed and exceptional passing . Here are their keys:

  1. Recognition: The best way to beat a trap is to never get trapped at all! The sooner you see a trap, the more time you have to react. So keep your eyes up. Both of these players excel at recognizing when a trap is coming, identifying defenders closing in and anticipating their movements.
  2. Ball Protection: Both keep the ball low and close to their body, using their body and off arm to shield the ball, making it difficult for defenders to strip it.
  3. Fakes: Once trapped, they make rapid decisions. Chris might use a ball fake (fake the overhead pass to get the defenders to jump so he can pass through), quick change of direction like using a seal spin and half spin, or execute a hesitation move.
  4. Passing Accuracy: Both are outstanding passers, and when trapped, they often find the open teammate with accurate and timely passes. Pro tip: it’s a good idea to look weak side first, since teams tend to overload on strong side. This helps move the ball out of the trapping situation and initiate offensive plays quickly, often leading to an offensive advantage.
  5. Court Vision: Their exceptional court vision allows them to see the entire floor even when trapped, so they can locate open teammates and make smart decisions to exploit defensive weaknesses.

Watch Chris Paul break a trap in the corner:

Watch Kelsey Plum break a trap at the top of the half court:

It’s probably helpful to see unsuccessful trap breaks as well, so here are a few turnovers by the three-point contest winner Sabrina Ionescu. Notice both times she tries to send the ball over both defenders (it’s better to pass through or around them).

Alright let’s put your new basketball IQ in action a few ways so you can get comfortable.

Effective Drills to Practice Breaking a Trap

Unfortunately this one is a little tough to practice on your own, so grab a few friends. Things you can work on solo that will help are doing drills to practice using your off arm and developing your awareness of it (the arm without the ball) and handling drills. OK back to breaking a trap: the key is to get so used to this type of pressure that you’re excited about the opportunity of breaking a trap. So here are a few fun trap breaking drills to try.

1. Full court pressure

For this drill you need three players. One player has the ball and their goal is to dribble to the other side of the court without it getting stolen by two defenders on them. The player with the ball starts at the baseline out of bounds and the two defenders start facing them about four feet out. Imagine the court is split into three sections length-wise, they can only stay in one of those three areas as they make their way down the court. If a defender gets a steal, they get a point, of the offensive player makes it to the other side safely, they get a point. Play until the first player to get five points. This drill should be much harder than something you’d encounter in a game, so is a great way to experiment and build more comfort.

2. Trap 2 vs 3

For this drill you’ll need five players. Play a game of half court basketball up to five points (all ones). There’s a team with two people and a team with three people. The team with three people’s goal is to trap or double every one of the other team’s possessions. Their points only count if they’ve gotten the ball from a successful double team, so the team with two players always starts with the ball, and gets it back after every scored basket by either team.

3. Trap Points 5 vs 5

Now you’re ready to graduate to full court five on five. However, each team can score a point by either setting an effective trap that leads to a turnover (one point), or by scoring (one point). Play until a team earns ten points.

Break a Trap in Basketball

Now you’re ready to break a trap, no sweat. Up next, learn how basketball mindfulness can also make your play even stronger.

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