I'm closing in on breaking TAP T.A. Death 500 torikan (I need to get a good game in, and I'm there

), and have gotten a max of 473 on TGM3 Shirase (averaging mid 300s, low 400s).
However, I've been playing without using Hold!
I started playing the TGM series directly on TAP, and I've built the muscle memory based on it. I am able to handle the slightly different rotation system for TGM3 (which took some time), and I do somewhat use the previews. But I haven't been able to include the Hold in that.
I'd appreciate any tips on doing so! ^_^