Use that method when 'landing' most all the time-even though I dont actually land them anymore but keepem in the very low waters edge as much as possible.
 Have told many newbie guys when the fish is holding and not coming in for them-'keep the rod still and just back up slowly'- the fish generally just follow and slip to the waters edge before they realize whats up.
  Personally whenever am fishing  kinda try and locate a landing area that suits my style before even casting and try and manage the fish to that spot.
 Frankly dont fish some  waters cause there does not appear to be a decent landing Zone-aint playin one half to death cause I didnt do my homework- also refuse to use a net anymore-personal restrictions -lol- it aint bout the numbers anymore.

Good techniques.  Here's leading one on up out of the tail of the Barrel, and backing a striper.  
I must say though, doing some maintenance and tying new leaders on, I noticed I'm both a moron and blind. I've been using micro-swivels with a tag  to attach shot to, as it tends not to take the whole rig if you hang up, just pulls the #7 I usually have on there off.  I gave my knots some testing and they failed a lot of the time if I tied them with the normal 10 seconds I spend on them. I use what's called a Pitzen knot, which is a modified sliding loop that is quick to tie and 100% strength if tied right. Weak as a baby, wrong. When I've been tightening them, I've not used enough lubrication and not seated them well enough on the tiny swivel ring.  I generally take more time at the fly. Problem is, I've been losing the whole tippet. From now on, I'll be far more diligent. Been getting sloppy and negligent.  My landing ratio has been going down. Now I know why.  Duh. 
 
Charlie

I'm with ya on that fichy.
I know probably half the fish I lose are because of my lack of maintinence.
I tend to use a tippet until it breaks.
Play a fish or 2 and check how chewed up your leader is.
Now with no close up focus since the cataract surgery and 1 eye getting cloudy, like seeing ghosts in fog, my knot tying has suffered, even with dry warm hands.
I may just go back to tying flies on light wire hooks that bend out after a few minutes.
I did that for a few years before health issues kept me on the side lines for 4 or 5 years.
When I came back last year a bit and moreso this year landing seemed like a priority again.
I really like the first 30 seconds or so much more than the working them to a release point anyway.
It is nice to know you can still do it if you have to though.