Monroville said:
So when the MF is right beside the Executor, it wouldn't be able to lock onto them and pull them in?!?!
Here is the shot in question:

So that is not close enough for the Executor to lock onto them with a tractor beam? Really?

it's not in range because the sd's own mass is blocking the line of sight from the tractor beam emitter and the falcon - imagine trying to look under your own chin without a mirror

but yeah i agree most imperial stormtroopers couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat