Why Shouldn't We Backtrack?

[LSams]

I would add this to the conversation:

I was always taught that I will see a play better if I'm not moving (my head/eyes being still). I move faster when I'm running forward than when I'm backpedaling -- thus I get to position quicker and I'm ready to receive the play coming towards me.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by LSams

I would add this to the conversation:

I was always taught that I will see a play better if I'm not moving (my head/eyes being still). I move faster when I'm running forward than when I'm backpedaling -- thus I get to position quicker and I'm ready to receive the play coming towards me.

I was going to mention that we should be receiving plays as the Lead, so we need to get in position to do such.

[#olderthanilook]

It's bad on the knees......and it looks bad.

[gdudik]

Wife's podiatrist made a point that backpedaling is very hard on Achilles tendon after she was diagnosed with achilles tendonosis. Personally I am ten times more likely to trip going backwards rather than forwards, regardless of the surface I am on.

[Freddy]

Backpedaling now seems to be just another a element of the Eye Test.
Long, long ago in another state I recall participating in drills at a clinic where we were actually taught proper technique in running backwards. All lined up at one end of the gym, backpedaling down the sideline one by one to the other end, then back again. Collars were wide. Whistles had peas.
Yikes!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Collars were wide. Whistles had peas.

... IAABO uniforms were gray, and blue. Belts were black. Shoes were shoes, not black sneakers.