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Try to relaxe - it takes a little time/practice.
Are you holding the paddle up in the air?
If so, you can rest the top/end on the counter so that it's more stable. When I do this I rest it on a...

Huge fan.
Not only is it easier to master than the hanging strop...
If you mess up, you can buy that pad instead of a new strop.
When you need to touch up, the felt pads and diamond spray and/or...