Interesting talk. Fixation on getting to any point behind or in front is risky.
Far better to be prepared to change direction pref within 45 degrees left or right if the picture is wrong.
Going back is usually a mistake but that calculation also depends on the winds and runway length. If you have a 20-30 kt headwind maybe you wont make your touchdown point ahead but would get back?
Obviously not a good idea if back onto a short runway with 20 kts extra speed.
Is it better to take the extra 20kts on the nose for a slow touchdown?
Decisions decisions ? Lateral thinking? What you do have to watch is fixation! I must get there when it's obvious your not.
Left or right there maybe perfect touchdown zones and very rarely behind but not for the inexperienced.
Pace