shorthanded

1. (team sports) Having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players, often as the result of a penalty.Examples: "“Scoring a shorthanded goal gives the team a lift,” Lefley said. “We've been picking our spots and making the most of them."

2. (poker, of a table) Having fewer than the standard number of players.Examples: "Some of the ideas discussed in the Omaha eight-or-better section include general concepts, position, low hands, high hands, your starting hand, play on the flop, multi-way versus shorthanded play, scare cards, getting counterfeited, and your playing style."