Jesus did not place His Body in the hands of the Apostles because this was their ordination Mass, so to speak, and as priests, they were receiving in the hand.
Watch an ordination Mass on TV whenever you have the chance. You will note that the celebrant and the newly ordained concelebrants take the Sacred Hosts in their hands. They “take”, as opposed to “receive” because they are participating in a priestly function. It is also rare to see a concelebrant receiving COTT.
Either method of receiving Holy Communion for the laity, whether COTT or CITT, is valid. However, if there is a danger of profanation of the Sacred Host, then, CITH should be suspended, per Redemptionis Sacramentum. Furthermore, COTT is the default and CITH is granted via indult. Indults can always be rescinded.
