Originally Posted by
MJC
For me the whole skin tension (and direction) was the big key. Much of the process comes down to muscle memory, and that = practice.
The problem areas soon become match-book sized zones that you learn as you go, some times with a light-bulb moment - sometimes you will wonder why that area ever gave you problems.
It is a skill worth learning - but there are no hacks or cheat codes to the process.
It's like Yoda says: "There is no try - there is do...and not do"
Enjoy the journey...you are off to a good start.