bobble

A bobble is an unexpected movement or action that can catch someone off guard. You might see a bobble when someone's ball bounces unexpectedly on the court.

When we talk about something being a "bobble," it usually refers to an awkward moment, like tripping over your own feet or spilling a drink because you weren't paying attention. But if you're talking about sports, especially basketball, a bobble can be when the player messes up their dribbling and lets the ball go flying out of control. It's not that they're trying to make mistakes, but rather things don't quite go as planned.