Flaps
I once inadvertently selected flap up from flap 30 on a go around!
Any flap change on the 172 means a load of pushing forward on the control column but this flap change leaves u pushing like Arny and gluing your eyes to the ASI hoping the speed will will increase quickly!
Short field landings in the beast are as previously said, all about speed and nailing the attitude during the approach. Don't flare too soon and chop the power when u think you are over the hedge.
The rest is down to how your cards are dealt on the day!
Coop & Bear