Obviously, the only ones that count -- those that write the mechanics manual -- agree with you.

I still maintain that the game is slowed down as we wait for the official to step out, report the foul, and step all the way back. The game is especially slowed down, in my opinion, when the ball is being inbounded along the baseline OPPOSITE the table. In this case, if the former C or T would move up to become the new T, the former L (and reporting official) would become the new C (go to the table and stay), and the former T or C would become the new L. This would, in my opinion, be a much more efficient switch as opposed to the current mechanic.

I do see your point. When the L who is opposite the table makes the call, it would seem to be faster, as you suggest, that they just exchange places with the C who is table side and move on. It does feel as if that would speed the game along. However when in Rome ... , has officials in my area doing the no switch/slide. It took me awhile to get the feel for allowing the 2 whistle long switch. So maybe as I get more 3 whistle experience, I can add that to my pregame. My first game as the R in a varsity game comes up later this week. But for some reason, it will be a 2 whistle game - probably due a heavy load of varsity games that night. Yes, my pregame will indeed include the one long switch allowed.

That was my point that going from trail to lead was that switch, not whether he administared the throw in from table side.

The reporting official only has to clear the players (in my world, anyway) to report and the C can handle any subs coming to the table. I don't see it being any quicker to switch there.