A general term for sports that compete for points using a ball or similar object.
Overview
Ball Sports
Ball sports are a general term for competitions and events that compete for points using a ball or similar object. They include many popular sports worldwide such as baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. While generally considered a type of sport, ball sports are classified based on tactical challenges into target games, net/wall games, invasion games (goal/post games), and striking/fielding games (bat-and-ball games). They make up a significant portion of Olympic events and are major competitions in international sporting events.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | baseball | Baseball | A striking/fielding ball game using a bat and ball. | Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game) |
| 02 | soccer | Soccer (Association Football) | An invasion game where players use their feet to score goals. | Invasion Game (Football) |
| 03 | basketball | Basketball | An invasion game where players use their hands to shoot a ball through the opponent's hoop. | Invasion Game (Basket Sport) |
| 04 | volleyball | Volleyball | A net game where teams hit a ball over a net. | Net/Wall Game (Net Type) |
| 05 | tennis | Tennis | A net game where players hit a ball with rackets. | Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport) |
| 06 | table-tennis | Table Tennis | A net game played on a table where players hit a ball with rackets. | Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport) |
| 07 | badminton | Badminton | A net game where players hit a shuttlecock with rackets. | Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport) |
| 08 | golf | Golf | A target game where players use clubs to hit a ball into holes. | Target Game |
| 09 | rugby | Rugby | An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through tries and goal kicks. | Invasion Game (Football) |
| 10 | handball | Handball | An invasion game where players use their hands to score goals. | Invasion Game (Handball) |
| 11 | hockey | Hockey | An invasion game where players use sticks to score goals with a ball or puck. | Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball) |
| 12 | softball | Softball | A derivative of baseball using a larger ball. | Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game) |
| 13 | water-polo | Water Polo | A handball-type game played in water. | Invasion Game (Handball) |
| 14 | lacrosse | Lacrosse | An invasion game where players use a racket (cross) to carry and score goals. | Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball) |
| 15 | bowling | Bowling | A target game where players roll a ball to knock down pins. | Target Game |
| 16 | squash | Squash | A wall game where players hit a ball against a wall. | Net/Wall Game (Wall Type) |
| 17 | dodgeball | Dodgeball | A throwing game where players hit opponents with a ball. | Hitting Game |
| 18 | cricket | Cricket | A striking/fielding game using a bat and ball. | Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game) |
| 19 | american-football | American Football | An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through touchdowns and field goals. | Invasion Game (Football) |
| 20 | sepak-takraw | Sepak Takraw | A net game where players hit a ball with feet and head. | Net/Wall Game (Net Type) |