year to tear tap placement

[Shaun]

I was told at some point that tapping 2 inches left or right and 6 inches or more up or down is recommended. I believe the UVM video mentioned tapping on the totally opposite side of the tree. Running High vacuum where does everyone place the next years tap?

[maple flats]

Directly opposite for vacuum, over 2-3" and up or down 6 for gravity (or buckets) Then on the latter, maintain the same direction over year after year.