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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
Can you run faster running forward or backpedaling?
Can you get out of a player's way more easily if you're running forward or back pedaling?
Can you turn your head more easily and see where you're going if your running forward or backpedaling?
Can you more easily catch yourself if you stumble if you're running forward or backpedaling?
If you can see the positives from running forward by answering those 4 questions, then you're damn sure missing something.
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1. I cant run fast forwards or backpedaling.
2. Running forward. But refer to #1.
3. If I turn my head to see where I am going I take my eye off the play.
4. If I fall when backpedaling or running I wont catch myself, the floor will.
I just find it interesting that "backpedaling" is deemed inappropriate behavior for a ref when you can see so much more of the court backpedaling vs running. I would think the answer would be more situational. But, as this forum shows, sometimes its more important to impress other refs than our employers, the schools. Rock on!