i just started, so i might be wrong and it comes in a later stage of the game, but
there is no way that we can speed up the game progress. since we cannot upgrade the spawn speed of the blocks.
so, basically that means it doesnt matter what you do, just spend the points however and it goes at the exact same speed, lol.
using the pad... why?? it wont speed up the progress or get you more points.
i think the game needs upgrades for the blocks.
that would change the game from pointless to pointed.
good luck.