[Closed] Twisty tight singletrack - how do i ride it??

Struggled in the trees at times at SITS due to lack of confidence and not really riding tree lined tight singletrack.
Obvious answer is to ride it more!! But any "technique" tips for carrying speed and not grabbing handfulls of brake at every twist turn? When following a fast rider i am fine but when its up to me to "direct the riding" i am shit at best!!