I switched to bait casting last year.It has a learning curve all of its own, but i love it today.Distance was easy to get, accuracy was a lot harder.For ME, holding the rod in both hands while casting took care of the problem.
I took the advice of many here, and spent alot of time fishing for my dogs in the back yard(without hooks of course )Start with the brake set to max, then as you get better, loosen it up.I dont use the brake any longer after lots of practice.
Paul