To get back to the question, I would suggest the approach you use will depend on
1. Experience level of pilot, seen far too often people hacking into the airfield , flash quick stop with tail wagging al over the place
2. Situation eg wind, temp weight of aircraft power margin
Go back to your last lesson when being taught the recce of a confined area ie the 5 s that will then dictate the correct approach for each situation. Basically there is no right or wrong, just degrees !!!