Out of controlled airspace, it's a free for all, and the dumbest thing has to be the OHJ where several planes are orbiting at the same height, 2/3 of them can't see the other 2/3, probably at different speeds, and the circle diameter is about the length of the runway.
So whats the better option and why is it we student pilots get taught this - whilst I dont know enough right now to challange your thoughts - the question is what your reasoning is for saying this.
if you feel there is a better option to ohj and in your experience that is so then for sure tell us as I only want to be safe in persuit of my pleasure. My issue is that we get taught this approach for a reason and your speculating its not appropriate....