Thanks to all of you for your responses - both humbled and amused. Ok so shoes dont matter - basically everything except barefoot is the just of it. Cognitive processes a big part and for me fear the biggest really and pressing too hard. I will ask for another 1/2 hr hovering and try and feel a bit less pressure with the same control (lifting right foot tip) and then go for the transitions. I fish tailed and didnt push forward enough as I was sure I would plough a hole in the runway so we ballooned a bit but the keeping straight is what made me jerk up and the landing got progressively worse - beautiful approach and changes of speed and the from about 40 ft up a complete b... up which is why I definitely will not say anything about my wingman - as far as I am concerned he's saved our lives and Frank Robinsons reputation 4 times in one day. Tomorrow weather permitting another bash and some introspection.
