mechanic question: dead ball vs. down indication

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by DesertZebra

It's good practice to never turn your back to the field.

I was thinking the same thing when I read that. That is one of my biggest pet peaves and my HL does it all the time. I guess it's what your taught but I was taught from day 1 to always walk backwards to the sidelines in this situation. There are very few instances where you will turn your back to the field as a wing.