How hard would be rule possession if order reversed?

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by Rich

Interesting question. I think the possession part of the equation would be easier (as once you determined the foot was legal you could focus 100% on the possession and never have to pick up the foot again) and the "foot inbounds" portion would likely be a touch more difficult.

Difficulty because of having to watch every step players take near the sideline if the ball is coming into their vicinity? But only a touch more difficult, even though you might have to be watching more than one player's feet because you don't know which one might catch the ball?