As a Noun: 1. In Australian rules football, a pass in which a player attempts to deliver the ball to a team mate by holding the ball in one hand and hitting it away with the other fist. English = handball, handpass. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. In Australian rules football, to pass the ball to a team mate by holding the ball in one hand and hitting it away with the other fist. English = handball, handpass.