I had a similar problem when learning the backroll. How I corrected it was to let go of the handle with my left hand (I'm goofy foot and throwing a HS Backroll) 3/4 thru my rotation. This slowed my rotation and then the board stopped sliding out from under me. It also sounds like you might be getting some slack in the rope and that's why the handle is up by your neck, if so watch your cut, you don't have to generate a lot of speed, I make a progressive cut from about 15' out, stand up tall at the top of the wake, and throw my head over my left shoulder.
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