Do you guys do this?

[Napthol]

My tech told me again today that it's recommended to fret just behind the fret. Not putting your finger in the middle between two frets. Fender says the same thing also. I've never done this. I've always put my finger closer to the middle.

I don't know if I can successfully change that aspect of my technique at this point. Don't know how tough or slow-going it would be to do it.

I can only try and see if I can get it going. It will help reduce fret buzz.

[kramersteen]

I fret just behind but it's not always accurate .

[DankStar]

I center it and push down pretty hard, which usually increases the pitch beyond what it should be. Couple that with crappy vibrato and you’ve got yourself a party

[ICTGoober]

It's called good technique. A guitar teacher would have told you.

[Mincer]

Always as close to the higher fret without touching the actual metal. It will be more in tune with a lot less pressure needed.

[beaubrummels]

I always fret as close to the fret as I can, and use a very light touch.

[Chistopher]

I fret as close as I can, except with some complex chords. Sometimes it's just not possible or not worth the stress on my hand.

[ehdwuld]

Some chords you simply can't do that with

Fingers being the size they are

Probably would be best if you could

Not required by any means

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

Yes, do it whenever possible.

[GuitarDoc]

I didn't realize that anyone DIDN'T play right behind the frets.
If I played in the middle between the frets I'd get so much fret buzz and be so out of tune that I'd have to quit playing guitar.

[JMP/HBE]

Never scrutinize to that degree while playing.
The frets do the fretting.

[solspirit]

I try, I find that the longer I play, the more I do it. I guess I'm kind of sloppy when I first strap on a guitar.

[Mincer]

Some chords you simply can't do that with

Fingers being the size they are

Probably would be best if you could

Not required by any means

Not required, but a little more effort will be needed. Of course some chords make it impossible, like a 3 finger open A. Other than certain chords, I always try to hit the string just behind the metal fret.

[beaubrummels]

With proper hand position and technique, there are a much smaller number of difficult chords.

[playas]

I don't know if I can successfully change that aspect of my technique at this point.

You can. I speak from experience.
It requires a little practice and patience but perfectly doable.