Hovering a helicopter is very much like making love to a beautiful women. You hold the stick lightly in your right hand and move it gently: any rough movement is likely to cause upset. Your left hand should should be making gentle up and down movements but only if necessary: remember, you are not unblocking a sink. Your feet should be fairly static and should only be used if your balance is affected. Finally, a relaxed approach is more likely to have the desired effect for you both.
Swiss Tony