The ultimate goal is to train the falcon to wait on: to circle high above an area where there's game. The higher the pitch, the height at which the falcon circl

The ultimate goal is to train the falcon to wait on: to circle high above an area where there's game. The higher the pitch, the height at which the falcon circles, the larger an area the falcon can cover. While the falcon waits, any game in the area will be pinned and reluctant to move. That lets the falconer control the field, have their dog flush the game in a specific direction, and be in a good viewing position for the take.