Good point bookworm thats one ive been meaning to ask. It does seem a little awkward doing an overhead join coming from the dead side. I have always done it and changed the way i approached the airfield to allow for it - with low hours id rather stick to what i know wont get me into trouble! But it would make sense to join crosswind instead, only problem with that is if its busy, is someone doing an overhead join on top of you.