Jason Regan

Jason Regan is a USA Pickleball Ambassador for North Central Massachusetts and the founder of Regan Family Pickleball. He has played courts across all six New England states, coaches beginners at Doyle Field in Leominster, and personally tests the paddles and gear he writes about. He started this site to help New England players find where to play, pick the right paddle, and level up their game.

Joined: June 10, 2026
Articles: 1358

Skills & Drills

Who Takes the Middle Ball in Pickleball? The Default Rule and Its Exceptions

Who takes the middle ball in pickleball: two players at the net during a doubles rally

Quick answer: Who takes the middle ball in pickleball comes down to one default and a short list of exceptions. The default is that the forehand takes the middle — whichever partner can reach the ball with their forehand plays…

Jason Regan
September 19, 2026

News

Pickleball in Waterville, ME: Two Indoor Clubs and the Court Count Directories Get Wrong

Numbered dedicated outdoor pickleball courts with kitchen lines and nets, illustrating pickleball in Waterville Maine

Short answer: pickleball in Waterville runs through two indoor clubs. Champion’s Fitness Club at 30 Elm Plaza has eight lined indoor courts — not the four that one national directory lists — and the Alfond Youth & Community Center at…

Jason Regan
September 19, 2026

Gear

What Paddle Does Dekel Bar Use?

Disclosure: We track what the pros play across every brand, with no allegiance to any of them. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.…