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basketball

CEFR: A2
A popular team ball sport played on an indoor court where two teams of five players score points by throwing an inflated ball through an elevated hoop.

Synonyms

  • hoops
  • court sport

Example Sentence

Competitive basketball demands high cardiovascular endurance, rapid lateral acceleration, and spatial teamwork.

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