👉 Shorthandedness is a concept in sports and athletics that refers to a situation where a team is short-handed, meaning there are fewer players on the field than the number of possible starting players. In other words, when a player cannot start due to injury or illness, their spot can be filled by someone who has not yet been trained for the position. Shorthandedness is typically used in situations where a team needs to make adjustments and changes quickly, as it allows them to still play effectively