The Final Word: Subject: Calling Double Bounce

My opponent called "Double Bounce" on my side of the court after I scooped up a short ball. She made the call while hitting the ball back to me. The ball did not bounce twice.

Can I stop play and claim the point because:
1) Double bounce on my court is my call.
2) My opponent talking while the ball is coming toward my court creates a hindrance for me.

Katherine
Bellevue, WA

KAUFMAN: Double bounces are called by the person who hit the ball, not the opponent. If a player does not call it on themselves immediately, then play must continue.

If the opponent makes the call it is a hindrance and you win the point since it is not their call.