Löömamängud

Löömamängud is a general term in Estonian that refers to games involving hitting or striking. This category encompasses a wide variety of activities, from traditional sports to children's pastimes. The core mechanic typically involves one participant striking an object, such as a ball or a shuttlecock, with another object or their body, with the aim of sending it over a net, into a designated area, or to a specific distance.

Common examples of löömamängud include sports like tennis, badminton, volleyball, and table tennis, where a racket, paddle, or hand is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock. These sports often have competitive elements with defined rules and scoring systems.

In a more informal or playful context, löömamängud can refer to simple games played by children. These might involve hitting a ball with a bat, as in a basic form of baseball or rounders, or even less structured games where the emphasis is on the act of striking. The term's broadness allows it to cover a spectrum of activities united by the fundamental action of hitting.