From a rockpile - I try to scout a spot before I start fishing where I think I can safely land a fish. Then when I hook up, I try to time the waves such that the waves will help push the fish on my pre-determined landing zone.
From the beach, I also try to time the waves to get it out of the wash and on dry land.
In any case, I think the preferred method of getting the fish is by the gills. Even so, caution is warranted because a thrashing fish could still plant some treble hooks into your hand/arm. If possible reel up any slack in line and then firmly gill the fish.
-WW
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