This is really an interesting proposal. There are always things that go wrong with serve-calling.
1. Opponents can't hear (often because the server doesn't call it loud enough). So you have cases of the reciever not being ready and caught off guard.
2. The "quick-serve," the server serves at the split second after the third number is called. Legal? Yes. But if the score is called wrong, bad things sometimes happen. (remember, not all players are famiiar with the rules, and then arguments ensue).
So, there could be a case made for a change here. Not quite sure I agree with asking the reciever a question, but I always teach my players to:
1. Call the score loud enough so your opponents can hear. If you are unable to, have your partner call the score.
2. Wait a second or two after calling the score to give your opponent time to argue.
Could be some merit here!
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