When I first started with an Airline on the B737 it was a matter of pride to be able to keep the speed on till late as possible , flap on schedule and thrust up and stable at 500’. Easiest way to get down was 320 knots and speed brake. Then hold your nerve.
On a line check you had to do the same thing but do it using the autopilot because it was assumed that you knew how to actually fly.