Pickleball
匹克球是用球拍擊球的一種運動，是從美國西雅圖的本不里奇島興起的。說它是網球、羽毛球和桌球的混合運動，那是最妥當不過。它是由兩個人發明的。「匹克」球的名稱來自發明人之一的一條狗；在開始發明試打的時候，那條名為匹克的狗常常叼著球跑。
匹克球的場地和羽毛球的場地完全相同。使用的球大小如網球，為硬塑料製成的薄殼中空球，有26個直徑約1厘米的孔。橫握的球拍形如較大的桌球拍，最初是木製的，目前有較輕的玻璃纖維、混合材料和碳纖維板的。
匹克球的活動量和運動量比網球為小，打不太動網球的人就適宜於打匹克球作為經常運動的鍛練項目。匹克球適宜於各種年齡。尤其是過去打網球、但是目前失去了繼續打網球的條件（有人戲稱匹克球是「老人的網球，seniors' tennis」），或者打桌球、羽毛球的人，想尋找更為激烈些的運動項目，匹克球就是極好的選擇。此外，由於匹克球要求的場地、器材比網球的便宜，所以有人戲稱匹克球是「窮人的網球，poor men's tennis」。
Pickleball has become a common sport in middle school physical education classes in the United States, and has become increasingly popular among young and old people. In New York alone, more than 500 schools have set up pickleball courses. Every year, there are city, state and national pickleball competitions in many places in the United States. The United States has a national pickleball association.
The rules of pickleball are similar to those of tennis, but only serves are used to score. In addition, serves must be hit from the underhand (below the waist); both players must land the ball once on their court before they can volley. Pickleball is designed to be active for all players. Pickleball is a game of placement and patience; it is not a game of strength or brute force. The hitting rules prohibit volleying within 7 feet of the net, which helps mitigate overpowering spikes at the net.