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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>
    <code>01</code>
    <slug>baseball</slug>
    <name>Baseball</name>
    <description>A striking/fielding ball game using a bat and ball.</description>
    <category>Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>02</code>
    <slug>soccer</slug>
    <name>Soccer (Association Football)</name>
    <description>An invasion game where players use their feet to score goals.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Football)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>03</code>
    <slug>basketball</slug>
    <name>Basketball</name>
    <description>An invasion game where players use their hands to shoot a ball through the opponent&apos;s hoop.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Basket Sport)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>04</code>
    <slug>volleyball</slug>
    <name>Volleyball</name>
    <description>A net game where teams hit a ball over a net.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Net Type)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>05</code>
    <slug>tennis</slug>
    <name>Tennis</name>
    <description>A net game where players hit a ball with rackets.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>06</code>
    <slug>table-tennis</slug>
    <name>Table Tennis</name>
    <description>A net game played on a table where players hit a ball with rackets.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>07</code>
    <slug>badminton</slug>
    <name>Badminton</name>
    <description>A net game where players hit a shuttlecock with rackets.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>08</code>
    <slug>golf</slug>
    <name>Golf</name>
    <description>A target game where players use clubs to hit a ball into holes.</description>
    <category>Target Game</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>09</code>
    <slug>rugby</slug>
    <name>Rugby</name>
    <description>An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through tries and goal kicks.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Football)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>10</code>
    <slug>handball</slug>
    <name>Handball</name>
    <description>An invasion game where players use their hands to score goals.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Handball)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>11</code>
    <slug>hockey</slug>
    <name>Hockey</name>
    <description>An invasion game where players use sticks to score goals with a ball or puck.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>12</code>
    <slug>softball</slug>
    <name>Softball</name>
    <description>A derivative of baseball using a larger ball.</description>
    <category>Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>13</code>
    <slug>water-polo</slug>
    <name>Water Polo</name>
    <description>A handball-type game played in water.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Handball)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>14</code>
    <slug>lacrosse</slug>
    <name>Lacrosse</name>
    <description>An invasion game where players use a racket (cross) to carry and score goals.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Stick-and-Ball)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>15</code>
    <slug>bowling</slug>
    <name>Bowling</name>
    <description>A target game where players roll a ball to knock down pins.</description>
    <category>Target Game</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>16</code>
    <slug>squash</slug>
    <name>Squash</name>
    <description>A wall game where players hit a ball against a wall.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Wall Type)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>17</code>
    <slug>dodgeball</slug>
    <name>Dodgeball</name>
    <description>A throwing game where players hit opponents with a ball.</description>
    <category>Hitting Game</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>18</code>
    <slug>cricket</slug>
    <name>Cricket</name>
    <description>A striking/fielding game using a bat and ball.</description>
    <category>Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>19</code>
    <slug>american-football</slug>
    <name>American Football</name>
    <description>An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through touchdowns and field goals.</description>
    <category>Invasion Game (Football)</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>20</code>
    <slug>sepak-takraw</slug>
    <name>Sepak Takraw</name>
    <description>A net game where players hit a ball with feet and head.</description>
    <category>Net/Wall Game (Net Type)</category>
  </item>
</items>