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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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- 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)"
- code: "02"
  slug: "soccer"
  name: "Soccer (Association Football)"
  description: "An invasion game where players use their feet to score goals."
  category: "Invasion Game (Football)"
- 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)"
- code: "04"
  slug: "volleyball"
  name: "Volleyball"
  description: "A net game where teams hit a ball over a net."
  category: "Net/Wall Game (Net Type)"
- code: "05"
  slug: "tennis"
  name: "Tennis"
  description: "A net game where players hit a ball with rackets."
  category: "Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)"
- 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)"
- code: "07"
  slug: "badminton"
  name: "Badminton"
  description: "A net game where players hit a shuttlecock with rackets."
  category: "Net/Wall Game (Racket Sport)"
- code: "08"
  slug: "golf"
  name: "Golf"
  description: "A target game where players use clubs to hit a ball into holes."
  category: "Target Game"
- code: "09"
  slug: "rugby"
  name: "Rugby"
  description: "An invasion game using an oval ball, scoring through tries and goal kicks."
  category: "Invasion Game (Football)"
- code: "10"
  slug: "handball"
  name: "Handball"
  description: "An invasion game where players use their hands to score goals."
  category: "Invasion Game (Handball)"
- 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)"
- code: "12"
  slug: "softball"
  name: "Softball"
  description: "A derivative of baseball using a larger ball."
  category: "Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)"
- code: "13"
  slug: "water-polo"
  name: "Water Polo"
  description: "A handball-type game played in water."
  category: "Invasion Game (Handball)"
- 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)"
- code: "15"
  slug: "bowling"
  name: "Bowling"
  description: "A target game where players roll a ball to knock down pins."
  category: "Target Game"
- code: "16"
  slug: "squash"
  name: "Squash"
  description: "A wall game where players hit a ball against a wall."
  category: "Net/Wall Game (Wall Type)"
- code: "17"
  slug: "dodgeball"
  name: "Dodgeball"
  description: "A throwing game where players hit opponents with a ball."
  category: "Hitting Game"
- code: "18"
  slug: "cricket"
  name: "Cricket"
  description: "A striking/fielding game using a bat and ball."
  category: "Striking/Fielding Game (Bat-and-Ball Game)"
- 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)"
- 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)"