when running bouys, some days I would feel like I was about 2 seconds behind the ski, I would want it to make a turn a certain way, and then when it comes time to hit the turn, it is like you are watching from behind, like your reaction time is slowed way down......... I honestly think it has to do with how alert you are, if your tired........ etc etc..........
I have found that if you are having to "Think" about what you are doing, then you are already 2 seconds behind.......... best thing to do is just go out and not think.