"short pass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: short passes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} short pass (plural short passes)
  1. (netball) A pass of the ball between teammates too close together to allow an opponent to get between them. There is no particular distance the ball must travel to qualify as a short pass. For instance, if the passing player drops the ball and retreats before her teammate takes possession, it is not a short pass. A short pass is against the rules and results in a free pass to the opposition. Categories (topical): Netball
    Sense id: en-short_pass-en-noun-fxTHpGOl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, netball, sports
  2. (American football) A pass of the ball that is primarily to the side rather than one that gains yardage. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-short_pass-en-noun-ka4XiI7j Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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