8.1. After completing a reasonable follow-through, a player must make every effort to clear, so that
when the ball rebounds from the front wall the opponent has:
8.1.1. a fair view of the ball on its rebound from the front wall; and
8.1.2. unobstructed direct access to the ball; and
8.1.3. the space to make a reasonable swing at the ball; and
8.1.4. the freedom to strike the ball to any part of the front wall.
Interference occurs when the player does not provide the opponent with all of these
requirements.

8.2. A striker who believes that interference has occurred may stop and request a let, preferably by
saying “Let, please.” That request must be made without undue delay.
Notes:
 Before accepting any form of request the Referee must be satisfied that the player is
actually requesting a let.
 A request for a let includes a request for a stroke.
 Normally, only the striker may request a let for interference. However, if the non-striker
requests a let for lack of access before the ball has reached the front wall, that request may
be considered, even though that player is not yet the striker.

8.3. The Referee, if uncertain about the reason for a request, must ask the player for an explanation.

8.4. The Referee may allow a let or award a stroke without a request having been made, stopping
play if necessary, especially for reasons of safety.

8.5. If the striker strikes the ball and the opponent then requests a let, but then the ball goes down
or out, the opponent wins the rally.

8.6. General
The following provisions apply to all forms of interference:
8.6.1. if there was neither interference nor reasonable fear of injury, no let is allowed;
8.6.2. if there was interference but the striker would not have been able to make a good
return, no let is allowed;
8.6.3. if the striker continued play beyond the interference and then requested a let, no let
is allowed;
8.6.4. if there was interference, but it did not prevent the striker from seeing and getting to
the ball to make a good return, this is minimal interference and no let is allowed;
8.6.5. if the striker would have been able to make a good return but the opponent was not
making every effort to avoid the interference, a stroke is awarded to the striker;
8.6.6. if there was interference that the opponent was making every effort to avoid and the
striker would have been able to make a good return, a let is allowed;
8.6.7. if there was interference and the striker would have made a winning return, a stroke
is awarded to the striker.
In addition to Rule 8.6, the following provisions apply to specific situations.

8.7. Fair View
Fair View means enough time to view the ball and prepare to strike it as it returns from the
front wall.
8.7.1. If the striker requests a let for lack of fair view of the ball on its return from the front
wall, the provisions of 8.6 apply.

8.8. Direct Access
If the striker requests a let for lack of direct access to the ball, then:
8.8.1. if there was interference but the striker did not make every effort to get to and play
the ball, no let is allowed;
Note:
Every effort to get to and play the ball should not include contact with the opponent. If any
contact that could have been avoided is made, Rule 15 (Conduct) must be applied.
8.8.2. if the striker had direct access but instead took an indirect path to the ball and then
requested a let for interference, no let is allowed, unless Rule 8.8.3 applies;
8.8.3. if the striker was wrong-footed, but showed the ability to recover and make a good
return, and then encountered interference, a let is allowed, unless the striker would
have made a winning return, in which case a stroke is awarded to the striker.

8.9. Racket Swing
A reasonable swing comprises a reasonable backswing, a strike at the ball and a reasonable
follow-through. The striker’s backswing and follow-through are reasonable as long as they do
not extend more than is necessary. If the striker requests a let for interference to the swing,
then:
8.9.1. if the swing was affected by slight contact with the opponent who was making every
effort to avoid the interference a let is allowed, unless the striker would have made a
winning return, in which case a stroke is awarded to the striker;
8.9.2. if the swing was prevented by contact with the opponent, a stroke is awarded to the
striker, even if the opponent was making every effort to avoid the interference;
8.9.3. where there has been no actual contact and the swing has been held by the striker
for fear of hitting the opponent, the provisions of 8.6 apply.

8.10. Excessive Swing
8.10.1. If the striker caused the interference by using an excessive swing, no let is allowed.
8.10.2. If there was interference but the striker exaggerated the swing in attempting to earn
a stroke, a let is allowed.
8.10.3. The striker’s excessive swing can contribute to interference for the opponent when it
becomes the latter’s turn to play the ball, in which case the opponent may request a
let.

8.11. Freedom to strike the ball to any part of the front wall If the striker refrains from striking the ball because of front-wall interference, and requests a let, then:
8.11.1. if there was interference and the ball would have hit the non-striker on a direct path
to the front wall, a stroke is awarded to the striker, unless the striker had turned or
was making a further attempt, in which case a let is allowed;
8.11.2. if the ball would first have hit the non-striker and then a side wall before reaching
the front wall, a let is allowed, unless the return would have been a winning return, in
which case a stroke is awarded to the striker; or
8.11.3. if the ball would first have hit a side wall and then the non-striker before reaching
the front wall, a let is allowed unless the return would have been a winning return, in
which case a stroke is awarded to the striker.

8.12. Further Attempt.
If the striker requests a let for interference while making a further attempt to strike the ball, and
could have made a good return, then:
8.12.1. if the non-striker had no time to avoid the interference, a let is allowed.

8.13. Turning
Turning is the action of the player who strikes, or is in a position to strike, the ball to the right of
the body after the ball has passed behind it to the left or vice versa, whether the player
physically turns or not.
If the striker encounters interference while turning, and could have made a good return, then:
8.13.1. if the swing was prevented, even though the opponent was making every effort to
avoid the interference, a stroke is awarded to the striker;
8.13.2. if the non-striker had no time to avoid the interference, a let is allowed;
8.13.3. if the striker could have struck the ball without turning, but turned in order to create
an opportunity to request a let, no let is allowed.
8.13.4. When the striker turns, the Referee must always consider whether the action was
dangerous and rule accordingly.