Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area.

Bottom line

Attempting to apply elevator back pressure to stretch a glide back to the runway is likely to lead the airplane landing short and may even lead to loss of control if the airplane stalls. Glide airspeeds that are too slow or too fast may result in the airplane not being able to make the intended landing spot. If a pilot realizes during the approach that a poor field has been selected—one that would obviously result in disaster if a landing were made—a change to a better field within gliding distance should be permitted.