I did a Chris Birch coaching day a few months back and his technique was more of a crouch than a stand. Get your lower leg vertical and locked into the seat from there you sort of crouch down so your back is not straight up and down. Elbows nice and high. With your elbows like that you are less likely to feel like going over the bars.
The more technical it gets the more you crouch down, getting your butt closer to the seat and your head further down.
It doesn't feel right the first few times but trust me, stick with it. It will probably hurt your quads and back - as in using muscles you haven't used in a while, not doing any damage.
I was always comfortable standing but using this technique I feel much more balanced and in control.
Hope this helps.
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