short field

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the area of the infield between third base and second, covered by the shortstop.

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Etymology

Origin of short field

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Carney remembers watching the 2006 playoffs when the Dallas Cowboys lined up for a short field goal late in the fourth quarter to take the lead over the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Rams had built a 10-3 lead on Nacua’s long touchdown run and a short field goal by Joshua Karty.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of kicking a short field goal, Buffalo went for it on fourth down and reaped the benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford’s third down pass fell incomplete, however, and Karty’s short field goal cut the deficit to 20-12.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers settled for a 50-yard field goal after the short field because of two penalties on the offensive line.

From Los Angeles Times