Do you have trouble making the techniques work? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to make the techniques smoother? Improve your footwork.
When someone does the technique on you, does it hurt? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to make your technique stronger? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to speed up the technique? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to slow down the technique? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to improve your timing and spacing? Improve your footwork.
Do you want to build your confidence? Improve your footwork.
Overall, do you want to become better at Aikido? Improve your footwork.
I guess what I am saying is that it's all in the footwork.