thanks for this tip. makes sense. i do 90% of trackstands with right foot forward, so i know i need to practice with the left.

this may be a dumb question, but is the strategy always to ride in a circle? that's what it sounds like from your description, since you keep your handlebars turned. i've been trying to do ride both with them turned slightly, but also in a straight line.

i'll be practicing on the local (unused) tennis courts this weekend.