Can't seem to learn to spin at all

Hi I am an older beginner 52 ! - normal body weight and reasonably fit . I am trying to learn pole for the past 2 months - 1 group class and 1 private class most weeks So far I can do pole sits , lift one leg of the ground for beginning time climb , pole tucks with both legs up briefly I cannot do spins at all - backhook , front hook , firemen's … no sucsss I cannot lift both legs off the floor . Hi ya seems the combination of speed and coordination gets me I am a slow learner in the coordination dept ( mild birth hypoxia ) but once I get a move I retain it normality The instructor thinks it's fear but I don't think so as o am a strong skier who is used to speed I feel it's a combination of issues but I can't figure it out Anyone have any ideas