RE: Tail Dragger landings
Actually, the problem with landing (or takeoffs) with taildraggers is often not so much pilot technique, but rather poor aircraft design. Airplanes with the gear too far forward tend to bounce on landings, and also have problems with ground loops. Also keep in mind, that airplanes that work well on grass usually have the gear slightly ahead of airplanes that work well on pavement.
Problems with directional control is usually solved once the airplane's tail is flying and and it is running on the mains. Since it is difficult to push down elevator on a takeoff roll, you can achieve this by using a bit of down elevator trim. When you first start the takeoff roll, hold a bit of right rudder, and enough up to hold the tail on the ground initially. Release the up as the airplane picks up speed so you don't stall the wing before takeoff speed is achieved.
The fun part is dealing with cross winds. Aileron control into the wind, then maintain runway heading with the rudder. Of course, this works with any airplane.