practice practice practice! That's the only thing that works for me.
Fopr starters, put images into photoshop, fade 50% or so, create a new layer and practice fast tracing, or sketching over, so you get the eye hand coordination. Eventually You'll get the hang of it.  It is a little easier with a larger tablet. I use a 9x12
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Also, with practice you'll learn how to turn the tablet so it accomodates the natural flow of your hand... So you make circles and face ovals instead of drunken ellipses ;)

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