Why Shouldn't We Backtrack?

[bob jenkins]

I might add that when you are backpedalling in basketball you are (usually) close to the sideline -- and at risk of tripping over a coach. In Lacrosse (from what I've seen) you are more on the field -- and there's no one behind you.

Note that we do "back out" from C to T or as L from close-down to wide position -- and those are somewhat close to backpedalling.

[jTheUmp]

Another thought: If I'm backpedaling and I trip, I'm probably gonna hit my head pretty hard on the floor. If I trip while running forward, I'm going to have a chance to break my fall.

[JRutledge]

Yeah, you could get hurt. You are not falling on grass or soft turf field in basketball. And I have known people to be carried off for falling and hitting their head or falling and breaking their wrist. That should be good enough to not do it.

As a football official and Back Judge, I have to back pedal all the time in that sport.

Peace