I was taught from about day one in the Sim to know how far forward the thrust levers were at TOGA on the 777. It was about Arms length from memory and anytime I needed to select TOGA I always made sure my Arm was nearly straight.
If the Thrust levers weren't moving forward quick enough they got a big shove.......
Still anything can happen when the **** hits the fan and humans do funny things under stress when tunnel vision sets in.......