I agree completely, When I used to fly gliders I would hold off feeling the swish of the grass against the mainwheel, so was maybe an inch or two above the deck, and revel in the fact that I could do that. However I still don't have a clue how I do it! I just fly it so that it looks and feels right. You know when it's going tits so you just make those unconscious movements to correct.
Your ability do do that was generated by either very good instruction or from self learning of what the picture looks like....what part of the picture gives you the best accuracy and the desire for precision.
The fact that you can do it is the main issue...I would not over think the how part at this point if I were you.
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