Ball sports are sports played with a ball. Someone who plays a ball game is known as a ballplayer.
Bat-and-Ball Sports (Bat-and-ball games)In these sports, the ball is propelled by a bat or stick-like club to a desired location.
Two-Goal Sports (Two-goal games)In two-goal sports, two opposing teams carry a ball up and down a measured field in hopes of getting it past an opponent and into a goal to score.
Volleying Sports (Volleying games)In volleying sports, a ball is hit either by a racket, paddle or fist over a net to be returned by the opposing player or team.
Ball Target Sports (Ball target games)In ball target sports, a ball is thrown by an individual to make contact with another ball or pin, and knock it over or out of bounds.