Hindrance

A hindrance occurs when a player's action involuntarily interferes with their opponent's ability to play a shot. Per ITF Beach Tennis Rules Rule 12, if a player is hindered by an involuntary distraction from their opponent, the player may call a let and the point is replayed. If the hindrance is deliberate, the hindered player wins the point. Common hindrances include racket noises, verbal distractions during a rally, and external objects entering the court. A player must call a hindrance immediately.

Ruleset: ITF  |  Rule Reference: ITF Beach Tennis Rules, Rule 12 (Hindrance)