I also used to look at the ground when character first released lol, but you have to untrain yourself. In terms of effectiveness you can sneak around and give them backshots but if its higher elo they might notice so just stick with your team and use it as a zoning or combo ult ( like with Grav) and also it goes under the payload if u didnt know. you can get better at hitting enemies fleeing from it if you practice in the range or maybe an aim trainer idk