shoot a basketball

shoot a basketball(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. tirar el balón
Since I sprained my wrist, I haven't been able to shoot a basketball.Desde que me torcí la muñeca, no he podido tirar el balón.
b. lanzar el balón
Miguel wants to learn how to shoot a basketball.Miguel quiere aprender a lanzar el balón.
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