Crosshair Placement:

Crosshair placement is the practice of keeping the crosshair aimed where an enemy is most likely to appear, such as head level or common peek angles. In VALORANT, it helps reduce the amount of mouse movement needed to take a shot, which can make reactions faster and aim more consistent.

Good crosshair placement is used when clearing angles, holding sites, and taking duels, because the crosshair is already close to the target before an opponent appears.