Stay off that front brake in low speed situations (parking lots, etc.) In fact, in low speed situations, you can put on the rear brake and use that more effectively to control forward progess than feathering the clutch. It's not as jumpy using the rear brake to stablize forward progress.
I was allowed to spectate with my daughter when she took the MSF course and by the end of the course, he had them doing complete steering lock turns with the rear brake firmly applied at less than walking speed (well, some of the class could pull this off). I now practice doing the same in our cul-de-sac and it works like a charm - IF you practice this method.
