Hey Lem!
First off that’s great to hear you felt it helped and that your results have been going well, congratulations on the new rating!
I would say that best way to avoid getting stuck at the table like this is mostly about the placement but f your shots and trying to force the opponent out of position and to play a weaker ball. So really trying to play wide out to the angles or alternatively into the body/crossover position which can often cause a weaker shot from the opponent.
Also its possible to try and play nice and aggressive with the pimples when at the table and then immediately take a small step away to give yourself that extra time needed for a forehand attack.
Let us know how you find this and keep up the good work!
Cheers, Tom