The judges observe how the hound reacts to the lure and if he seems eager to get started. Also, how the hound finishes the course contributes to his enthusiasm score. The amount of speed varies from breed to breed. Judges should give credit to those hounds that stretch out and drive while following the lure. It is not easy to judge the speed of the hounds if they are not all running the same line.
Perspective varies from wherever the judges are located.
A hound that can pass another during a straight portion of the course shows his superior speed. Speed can be worth up to 25 points. Follow is judged by how closely the hound stays to the pathway of the lure. Trailing hounds may be expected to cut somewhat and should not be given a penalty in follow as long as those cuts result in closing in on the lure. Certain circumstances may come up which result in the hound losing the lure.