The take over pushbutton (big red A/P disco also) should be used but, very close to the ground when reacting instinctively to a rapidly developing situation, it takes a lot of conscious effort to actually think about pushing and holding it as you take control
That is so true !
And on top of that, you just don't how your partner did or did not already correct, cos his action on his side stick is invisible to you, so you have to go through a complete new assessment on the situation...
Just out of the loop for these so precious seconds...