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Completed Short Passes explained

Understand Completed Short Passes in football analytics, with practical context and chart ideas for analysis. Explore charts, comparisons, and scouting insights with FBPlot.

Category: passingMetric ID: pass_completed_shortUsage: Scouting, reporting, and benchmarking

Charts turn Completed Short Passes into an easy story. Start with a radar chart for a broad scan, then isolate the metric in a bar chart.

When you share Completed Short Passes, include the definition so non-technical audiences understand the impact.

Category
passing
Metric ID
pass_completed_short
Usage
Scouting, reporting, and benchmarking

Distribution snapshot

See how Completed Short Passes is spread across players from the last 365 days of data.

Completed Short Passes distribution
Avg 156.1
Min 1
Max 1,764
11,764

Top performers (last 365 days)

How to interpret Completed Short Passes

Use Completed Short Passes alongside related metrics in the passing category to understand role fit and tactical impact.

  • Compare within the same competition or position group
  • Use percentile ranks to normalize minutes played
  • Combine with at least one supporting metric

Best charts for Completed Short Passes

Radar charts surface it in context, while bar charts isolate the metric for direct comparisons.

  • Radar chart for full profile context
  • Bar chart for side-by-side comparisons
  • Exported visuals for reports and social sharing

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Frequently asked questions

What does Completed Short Passes measure?

Short-range passes (5-15 yards) successfully completed. These passes are crucial for maintaining possession and building play from the back or in tight spaces.

When should I use Completed Short Passes?

Use Completed Short Passes when you need to evaluate passing contributions and compare players in similar roles.

Which charts highlight Completed Short Passes?

Radar charts give context across metrics, while bar charts isolate the metric for direct comparisons.

Where can I learn related metrics?

Use the metrics glossary to explore complementary stats in the same category.