To land within a short-field or a confined area, the pilot must have precise, positive control of the rate of descent and airspeed to produce an approach that will clear any obstacles, result in little or no floating during the roundout, and permit the airplane to be stopped in the shortest possible distance.
AFH Ch-08 (18) Short-Field Approach and Landing
Cessna SOPM 2-84 Short-Field Approach and Landing
Private Pilot ACS Page 25 Task F. Short Field Approach and Landing