It is possible to achieve a pseudo Nintendo WII feeling by using 2 paddles, one for each hand.
If the game allows to redefine controls and allows the use of 2 joysticks, then you use : one directionnal pad for direction... lets say :
*left hand as directional one, using an amstrad paddle turned 90° Clockwise.
By this mean, the cables don't mess with your hands... Also it is a nice way to deal with the shitty Amstrad Plus controllers size/quality. Yet this works only with 1 player games or need a custom connecting cable/box, a "reversed Y-cable".