"correct" Pila carry method

[Matt Lukes]

There are many more depictions of pila being carried point up on the shoulder than the Adamklissi Meotopes and the Column- the Chancelleria Relief, the Mainz 'Pedestal' come to mind. But I expect John means right before throwing as opposed to distance marching. Advancing on an enemy line, for example- right? I'd think it'd partly depend on the separation of lines- given that the pointed buttspike would be a danger to anyone immediatly behind if there was a minimal separation. With a good distance, I could see it held on the shoulder point forward, down at the side again point forward or any number of other positions with the hand holding it as would be necessary for throwing (however that was done).