I have a TM paddle strop, which is wider than my blades. I am having a great deal of trouble keeping the blade flat on the strop. I tried placing the tips of my firsr three fingers in the hollow of the blade (one tip in the middle and the other two at each end) and gently pressing down to keep the blade flat. I don't really have the dexterity to keep the blade flat on the strip with just one hand on the handle/shank of the blade.

Is this a bad idea?