「匹克球」（Pickleball）是近年於美國發展快速之新興運動，它是混合網球、羽毛球和桌球的一種球拍運動。在身體的活動度上，匹克球適合各年齡層。相較於羽毛球及網球，匹克球更適合完全沒有運動經驗的人，只需短短學習時間即可上場比賽，尤其是打過網球、桌球、羽球的人更可輕易上手。本研究透過與24位年齡較為年長之匹克球球友的半結構式質性深度一對一訪談方式，了解他們參與匹克球運動的經驗與接受度。研究結果發現，匹克球打起來簡單容易且有競賽成就感，受傷風險低，所需耗材花費也低；由於引進台灣時間不長，教練不多，不易找到球友，且場地少，相關球具的購買選擇性也不多；極為願意推薦朋友來打匹克球，並認為該運動非常適合向退休的中老年人推廣，也希望多一點年輕人加入可讓匹克球運動更有活力。研究成果可增加國內民眾對匹克球運動之認識，以及提供相關業者作為推廣該運動之參考。
Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, is a new sport that has quickly become popular in recent years in the United States. It is a racquet sport for all ages. Compared to badminton and tennis, it is more suitable for people who have no sport experience. It takes only a short learning time to play, especially for those who have played tennis, ping pong or badminton before. This study was conducted through a semi-structured, qualitative, in-depth one-to-one interview with 24 elderly players. Their experience and view in the pickleball sport are found. For example, pickleball is easy to learn and the risk of injury is low; the cost of the required consumables is low; it is not easy to find pickleball players and there are few venues to play; it's well suitable for the retired persons, but young people are also welcome to get involved. The research results can increase people’s awareness of the sport and provide references for the promotion of the sport in Taiwan.
