The Short Pass rule has changed a little...
Rule 12.1: Short Pass
“When a player passes the ball there must be sufficient space on the court for an opposing player to be able to deflect or intercept the ball as it moves from the hands of the passer to those of the receiver.”
The difference between the old rule “intercept by a hand” and the updated rule “deflect or intercept” is that the umpire must consider whether the defending player can make a genuine attempt, considering not just a hand, but a hand connected to an arm and body.
The video below gives a brief overview of the Short Pass:
Supporting Documents
England Netball have an extensive document with frequently answered questions which gives more information for those who wish to read it - this can be found on this link - England Netball - 2024 Rules of Netball FAQ (Public) - Google Sheets
All info has been taken from the England Netball and World Netball Websites
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