His game was based around short passing and close support play.

With great skill and short passing, Adane managed to lead the team to a draw.

The best way to achieve accurate short passing is to use the inside of your foot.

He said his team depends on turning short passing plays into long gains by breaking tackles.

But as the Jets' offense evolved into a shorter passing and running attack, Moore was sent on slants over the middle.

And they may rely on short passing because the run blocking was shaky against the 49ers.

Elsewhere, the vogue is short, horizontal passing of the so-called West Coast offense.

"Really, it was because they were expecting us to go with our short passing," Bober said.

Heavy balls barely lift from the floor which makes them more suitable for short passing, but are affected by wet grass.

Denilson has been described as being adept at "short passing and reading of the game.