Originally Posted by
twk3395
There was the tiniest little crosswind, about 4kts, so you're probably right. Will focus on the ball! Thanks

Focus on the RUNWAY, not the ball! Your eyes need to be OUTSIDE, all the time, at this phase of your flying, not looking inside at a tiny ball bounceing back and forth as you get close to the ground...
Have you got this book? If not, get it.
Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying: Wolfgang Langewiesche: 9780070362406: Amazon.com: Books
And find a good tailwheel airplane and IP, get a few hours in that, then the C172 will be a piece of cake.