Dear DancingDog,
What part about changing the extra energy into smoke and send it out distracts you? Too many things going on as you guide the energy ball to the next location?
Inhale-Bring the energy into the area of the body you are at. On the exhale, let any excess energy turn to smoke and go off to the ends of the universe as you move the energy ball to the next area. You don't need to follow it, or make sure it turns to smoke. just put out the intention, the direction for it to happen, and know it's doing it as you bring the energy ball to the next location.
Best,
Shawn