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Ball Sports - TOML

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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[[items]]
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)"

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

[[items]]
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)"

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

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

[[items]]
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)"

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

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

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

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

[[items]]
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)"

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

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

[[items]]
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)"

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

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

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

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

[[items]]
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)"

[[items]]
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)"