We are all guilty of wanting to get "high" too fast, the climb rate of electrics can be very low. If the plane is properly balanced and trimmed, best to use the "hands in pockets" method. Let the plane fly by itself for a couple of seconds, then easy on the sticks. I'm not particularly fond of the "test glide" routine. If the plane is well made it should fly by itself with little help from pilot. As pilots we don't actually "fly" the plane. we just give it small corrections, I prefer to think of it as "guiding" the plane. Also remember, better to be nose heavy than tail heavy when learning.