SPSJ

I disagree with this in part. Staying to the side is fine but you should begin your track when you reach the breakoff altitude not when the group does. If you are 2500 feet low, are you going to wait until 1500 feet to break off? Since most jumpers cannot judge how low they are relative to the formation, use the information you have available (your altitude) and follow the break off plan. I rephrased my reply. Sport Parachutist's Safety Journal

Survival Tip -change to reflect your type of dive Altitude Awareness Wake up Call Actually, staying (at the outside edge of the formation, not under it) until the first wave break off altitude is the better idea. You leave with them [or there abouts] and deploy at whatever their assigned pull altitude is. Tracking off early means that no one knows WTF you are at break off. ........ Sport Parachutist's Safety Journal