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.