Basketball is an exciting team sport. Players try to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.
I like to play basketball after school.
She watches basketball on TV every weekend.
A basketball is round and designed to be thrown. It is used to play the game of basketball.
He bought a new basketball for practice.
The basketball bounced on the court.
This meaning refers to a tactical approach in the game where players move quickly to score points before the opposing team can react.
The team used a basketball strategy to score quickly.
They executed a brilliant basketball play.
This meaning refers to someone who is passionate about basketball, whether as a fan or a player.
He is a basketball fan and never misses a game.
Basketball enthusiasts often attend matches together.
In this sense, 'basketball' refers to the act of attempting to score points. It is a key part of the game.
She will try to basketball to win the game.
He basketball from the three-point line.
