Rule 4.8 Avoidable Hinders

An avoidable hinder results in an out or a point, depending on whether the offending side was serving or receiving. Player intent has no bearing on an avoidable call. An avoidable hinder should be called only when a hinder could have been avoided with reasonable effort. A player moving as late as possible to avoid getting hit by the ball is not creating an avoidable hinder (See Rule 4.7B1). Avoidable hinders, which should not be confused with "legal" hinders

(See Rule 4.7B1) are called when:

A player does not move sufficiently to allow his opponent his shot

(See Interpretation No. 12).

A player moves into a position that effects a block or crowds his opponent about to return the ball; or, in doubles, one partner creates a hinder, by moving in front of an opponent as his partner is returning the ball

(See Interpretation No. 13).

A player moves into the path of and is struck by the ball just played by his opponent.

(See Interpretation No. 14).

A player forcibly pushes an opponent during a rally.

(See Interpretation No. 15).

Moving across an opponent's line of vision just before he strikes the ball

(See Interpretation No. 16).

Any avoidable distraction or intimidation that would interfere with the offensive player or team

(See Interpretation No. 17).

A player moves into position that would not allow the opponent to use a normal stroke. This especially applies to a player moving in too close and being hit by or restricting the follow-through of the player hitting the ball

(See Interpretation No. 18).

The loss of any improperly worn equipment, or equipment not required on court, that interferes with the play or the safety of the players (See Interpretation No. 19).