I very much support A & C's post above. A well maintained aircraft should not require "special" pilot technique during runway operations to optimize nosewheel steering. It you have difficulty steering the plane on the runway, while holding the nosewheel light, refer the aircraft to maintenance. I cannot think of a GA aircraft, for which forcing the nosewheel down to steer while on the runway should be required.
And then hope the maintenance people find something wrong, or it's your technique!