Enter the maneuver in the correct direction and position using an appropriate altitude ...

Bottom line

The altitude that is appropriate for eights on pylons is called the “pivotal altitude” and is determined by the airplane's groundspeed. The pilot should select two pylons along a line that lies perpendicular to the direction of the wind. The pilot should begin the eight on pylons maneuver by flying diagonally crosswind between the pylons to a point downwind from the first pylon, so that the first turn can be made into the wind.