I took a couple of classes last week in Houston from Pam Clarke and she showed us how you are supposed to pounce...which is not to "pounce" at all. Use it across the stencil in a scrubbing motion. Make sure your pouncer is good and powdery by tapping it sufficiently, and then scrub across. She said everyone who actually "pounces" gets frustrated at it. They petitioned to rename it so it wouldn't be confusing to consumers...but it didn't stick. Hope that helps. I quite like it now that I know how to use it.
Thanks,
Angi