Regarding the normal staff recall, the two different type of recall is decided by which move was used to set the staff.
If 5d, j2d or 6a was used to set the staff, the staff will spin vertically, travels up first and lowers as it returns
If 2d, j5d, 3c, 623d or 41236d~anything was used, the staff will spin horizontally, travels low.
Doesn't matter if you recall with 5d, 2d, j5d, j2d, or moved the staff, or used the 63214 a/b/c after setting, all that matters is what move was used to set the staff.
The recall hits mid, despite the fact that the horizontal spin recall appears low. Would be too good if it did.