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Ball Sports - INI

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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[item.baseball]
code=01
slug=baseball
name=Baseball
description=A striking/fielding ball game using a bat and ball.
category=Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)

[item.soccer]
code=02
slug=soccer
name=Soccer (Association Football)
description=An invasion game where players use their feet to score goals.
category=Invasion Game (Football)

[item.basketball]
code=03
slug=basketball
name=Basketball
description=An invasion game where players use their hands to shoot a ball through the opponent's hoop.
category=Invasion Game (Basket Sport)

[item.volleyball]
code=04
slug=volleyball
name=Volleyball
description=A net game where teams hit a ball over a net.
category=Net/Wall Game (Net Type)

[item.tennis]
code=05
slug=tennis
name=Tennis
description=A net game where players hit a ball with rackets.
category=Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)

[item.table-tennis]
code=06
slug=table-tennis
name=Table Tennis
description=A net game played on a table where players hit a ball with rackets.
category=Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)

[item.badminton]
code=07
slug=badminton
name=Badminton
description=A net game where players hit a shuttlecock with rackets.
category=Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)

[item.golf]
code=08
slug=golf
name=Golf
description=A target game where players use clubs to hit a ball into holes.
category=Target Game

[item.rugby]
code=09
slug=rugby
name=Rugby
description=An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through tries and goal kicks.
category=Invasion Game (Football)

[item.handball]
code=10
slug=handball
name=Handball
description=An invasion game where players use their hands to score goals.
category=Invasion Game (Handball)

[item.hockey]
code=11
slug=hockey
name=Hockey
description=An invasion game where players use sticks to score goals with a ball or puck.
category=Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball)

[item.softball]
code=12
slug=softball
name=Softball
description=A derivative of baseball using a larger ball.
category=Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)

[item.water-polo]
code=13
slug=water-polo
name=Water Polo
description=A handball-type game played in water.
category=Invasion Game (Handball)

[item.lacrosse]
code=14
slug=lacrosse
name=Lacrosse
description=An invasion game where players use a racket (cross) to carry and score goals.
category=Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball)

[item.bowling]
code=15
slug=bowling
name=Bowling
description=A target game where players roll a ball to knock down pins.
category=Target Game

[item.squash]
code=16
slug=squash
name=Squash
description=A wall game where players hit a ball against a wall.
category=Net/Wall Game (Wall Type)

[item.dodgeball]
code=17
slug=dodgeball
name=Dodgeball
description=A throwing game where players hit opponents with a ball.
category=Hitting Game

[item.cricket]
code=18
slug=cricket
name=Cricket
description=A striking/fielding game using a bat and ball.
category=Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)

[item.american-football]
code=19
slug=american-football
name=American Football
description=An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through touchdowns and field goals.
category=Invasion Game (Football)

[item.sepak-takraw]
code=20
slug=sepak-takraw
name=Sepak Takraw
description=A net game where players hit a ball with feet and head.
category=Net/Wall Game (Net Type)