mobaddawg,
Here is some things to consider:
Hover directly into the wind. It is much easier to push directly into the wind. Straight up with no wind is hard because you then have to fight torque roll. At an odd angle is hard because wants to float away. A 5-7 mph constant wind is ideal.
Hover as low as you can so you can see and react quicker. COURAGE
Put lots of expo into your rudder. Lots.
I often overcontrol. When I do I try to remind myself to use quick pulses.
Try to keep your nose as high as possible.
Make your plane as tail heavy as you can stand it.
I learned on an OMP 47" profile EDGE