Scenario to a Short Pass

Two players from the same team catching the ball “simultaneously”.

You can still have two players from same team catch the ball one before the other, as long as the 2nd player to catch the ball removes their hands then this would not be a short pass, however if the first player removed their hands and allowed the 2nd player to have the ball this would be a short pass.

Rule 9.5 Passing Distance

(ii) If two players from the same team gain possession of the ball in
quick succession, the second player’s hands must be removed or it
will be deemed to be a short pass.
Sanction: Free pass

Umpire calls:  Short Pass – Free Pass

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