[mycena]

As a hitter I don't really pay attention to how the sets get there just where they are... but I'm not the best hitter in the world so maybe it's not a good thing (I'm not too shabby though either). If I know that the sets aren't going to be good or consistent then i tend to wait first to see where it is going before approaching. But you don't end up swinging as hard. Of course it also means that when they are total crap sets then you can still do something with them.

Of course if you have the same setter you get used to them. As a 'setter' I tend to hold onto the ball longer than other setter (apparently). So, one guy I play with always needs more warm up time with me setting so that he can get his approach timed to my sets.

How to fix that... I don't know... my suggestion, play with more people more often. That way you see a lot more setters and become more dynamic of a player. Have you thought about playing on teams and leagues outside of your school?