Well here is answer to that jelqing question from my another post. I do that way, because it gives better overall expansion, but it is not necessary to jelq that way, but it has some advantage.
“When I jelq with the other hand I do a bit like V-jelq, but with normal jelqing grip so, that the sides of my fingers puts pressure to the sides of my penis (hand is above penis), then with the other hand I jelq just normally (from the side). Then I just repeat this.”
Well, if you are jelqing I recommend focusing to getting expansion and the erection level should serve it. If you want to gain length and girth what is the purpose of jelqing it is better to choose a golden midway with erection level. So let jelqing be jelqing and stretching be stretching.
LOT theory may have some advantage, but personally I don’t use it and have made my gains without it.
Jelq to direction, that feels naturally to you and of course depending about erection level. Do not force your penis.