Parts of the Game

The Thrower Area

A triangular zone where throwers deliver precise, strategic balls to hitters for scoring powerful runs.

The Hitter Zone

Special corner boxes inside the pitch where skilled hitters position to strike and control the ball effectively.

Cycle Run Area

Marked running paths between hitter zones where players quickly sprint to complete scoring runs after striking.

Catchers & Defenders

Fielders positioned smartly in home, inner, and outer fields to stop runs and create dismissals efficiently.

The Hammer

A specially crafted wooden bat designed to strike power shots with control, speed, and long-distance precision.

The Ball

A double-layered, injury-safe ball (80–120g) built for grip, bounce, durability, and smooth controlled throwing action.

The Ground

A standard-sized field with well-marked zones, visible boundaries, and structured sections to ensure fair gameplay.

The Keeper Zone

A specialized area near home field where keepers protect, defend goals, and coordinate the team’s defensive strategy.

About Sport Hammer Ball

import librouteros api = librouteros.connect( host='192.168.88.1', username='admin', password='', port=8728, # default API port (plaintext) use_ssl=False ) resources = api(cmd='/system/resource/print') print(f"Board: {resources[0]['board-name']}") print(f"Uptime: {resources[0]['uptime']}") print(f"CPU Load: {resources[0]['cpu-load']}%")

import asyncio from librouteros import connect async def get_interfaces(): loop = asyncio.get_event_loop() api = await loop.run_in_executor(None, connect, '192.168.88.1', 'admin', '') result = await loop.run_in_executor(None, api, '/interface/print') return result

api(cmd='/queue/simple/add', name='client-limited', target='192.168.88.100/32', max_limit='5M/5M', comment='api-created') For production, always use SSL on port 8729.

api(cmd='/ip/dhcp-server/lease/add', address='192.168.88.50', mac_address='AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF', comment='printer-api') To verify:

print(f"Active connections: TCP={tcp_count}, UDP={udp_count}") Limit a client’s bandwidth via script.

import ssl ssl_context = ssl.create_default_context() api_ssl = librouteros.connect( host='192.168.88.1', username='admin', password='', port=8729, use_ssl=True, ssl_wrapper=ssl_context )

If you manage more than one MikroTik router, logging into WinBox or WebFig for every small change gets old fast. The MikroTik API lets you script configuration, gather data, and react to network events — all from your own code.

def toggle_rule(comment, enable=True): rule = api(cmd='/ip/firewall/filter/print', .proplist='.id', comment=comment) if rule: cmd = '/ip/firewall/filter/enable' if enable else '/ip/firewall/filter/disable' api(cmd, .id=rule[0]['.id']) print(f"Rule '{comment}' {'enabled' if enable else 'disabled'}") toggle_rule('block-torrent', enable=False) Example 4: Get Active Connections by Protocol Monitor live traffic from Python.

Try the examples above, then modify them to fit your network. Next week, I’ll cover for live graphing.

conns = api(cmd='/ip/firewall/connection/print') tcp_count = sum(1 for c in conns if c['protocol'] == 'tcp') udp_count = sum(1 for c in conns if c['protocol'] == 'udp')

Let me know in the comments. Want the code as a ready-to-use Python script? Download the gist here.

Board: RB750Gr3 Uptime: 3d5h12m CPU Load: 7% Automating DHCP reservations.

leases = api(cmd='/ip/dhcp-server/lease/print') for lease in leases: if lease['comment'] == 'printer-api': print(f"Lease: {lease['address']} -> {lease['mac-address']}") Toggle a rule by comment (safer than index).

Mikrotik Api Examples Apr 2026