Calm vs. Fear

I probably have said this before in another post, but it's worth noting again how much fear drives subconscious actions. I am aware more and more each time I play how fear affects my movement to the T and hesitance to volley. I stand further behind the T or I don't get to the T often when the other player hits hard and low. My mind just believes it is safer to hang out in the back thinking I must have more time to react to a fast pace drive. In fact when I stay back I'm making it harder for myself to reach the ball. I should be standing further forward of the T so I can cut off the angle of the cross and be closer to the straight drive too to draw a let. I'm keenly aware now what my emotional or rather mental state is base on where I stand. If I'm anxious, nervous, or fearful I stand further back. If I'm confident and alert, I stand further up.