The pattern is deceptive. What hughes told you should be happening. The rocker should start on the valley side offcenter, at mid-lift be exh port side offcenter, and then at max lift be back where you started. The rocker follows an arc and mid lift should be the farthest point towards the exh side. That rocker needs to go up IMO. Because you start inside and never come back. So you're never reaching the 90° perpendicular point between rocker and valve stem. That means lost lift at the valve (very small amount) but much more important is you're side-loading the stem. It places more stress on rockers and wears out guides quickly. Studs may need to be longer and watch your valve cover baffles.