I have a question regarding a small issue with positioning as a pugilist/monk-to-be while Im in a dungeon.

Example: Lets use a clock to better example this. (Enemy would be facing the Twelve o'clock position)
Normally, when I shift as I do my rotation, I stand at the 6o'clock spot for behind, then shift to either 9 or 3 o'clock for flank before bouncing back. Sometimes though, I find myself shifting too much and loosing valuable time on my Greased Lightning/Twin Snakes buffs; as all of the guides Ive seen, this is a big no no.

My question is this: Is there a general area I want to stand when I do my rotation or do I want to start moving just as I finish a combo?