For beginners, I recommend practicing https://stickmanhook2.io/ with short taps instead of holding the hook button too long. Short taps let you adjust your direction little by little, almost like steering. When I first started, I held the button down and ended up swinging wildly out of control. But once I switched to tapping, I was able to place my character exactly where I wanted. It’s a small change in how you play, but it makes a huge difference, especially in tight levels with lots of hooks close together.