You really don't want to learn crosswind landings solo. It may end up very messy. I had a few after considerable circuit training went more than a bit odd.
How come you admit to issues, then it's suddenly the instructor again?
Crosswind landings are difficult to master.
Some go wrong.
Some are good.
Some instructors are better than others at teaching them. (my experience).
IN ALL though it takes practice practice practice and more practice.
If you land aligned with the runway and with zero drift, it is a good crosswind landing (assuming you hit the runway you were aiming for). That is it, can't be the instructor in my opinion UNLESS he needs to be putting in those rudder inputs to save flesh and metal?
The instructor feet thing really isn't that big of deal. When I did tailwheel yes you get some fighting the controls, it's little wonder though because without the help I would have bent several aircraft learning just like they did in the good 'ol days when pilots were rare and planes disposable.
I would suggest reading what is said above regards crosswind landings. There is a lot of good advice and either put up with the instructor or get a different one.
