Trackpad input AFTER fingers are removed (static?)

My problem is NOT a trackpad that does not respond for a few seconds.
My problem IS that very often the pointer on the screen moves away from where I just placed it with the trackpad, usually in the opposite direction and all the way across the screen. This movement can range from subtle to completely eratic. Most of the time the trackpad is useless due to this movement.
I suspect it may be a static issue but i have no real solutions to this. Resetting the trackpad (palm method) seems to have very little effect. The iScroll2 software I use has no effect installed or uninstalled.
Any Ideas?
Thanks
Powerbook G4 FW 800 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

For some people, I'm saying this is particularly you though, the way in which they have their hand(s) casues the point to behave irraticly. Often it's a case of having another part of their hand touching the trackpad while they try to move the pointer with their finger. Another cause is the other hand touching the trackpad. This is far rarer though does hapen.
It's a matter of style and you might want to confirm that it's not a problem with yours.
Personally I don't like using trackpad because I tend to use my index finger slightly rotated so I use it at about 45º which causes irritation.

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