This post caught my eye, 2 days ago, I switched to a 4 step from 5 steps. It was part of the changes I made to reduce dropping the ball (getting it out on the lane more) and following through.
The 4 step to me, was a big change, it made me feel out of sync, but I kept my backswing low and got the ball out on the lane atleast 8 inch's or more consistently with little focus on it. I do start the ball at my waist or below, but my goal was to keep my backswing short and compacted. I have done this (4 step) for 2 league nights and last night - I noticed frames where I was in sync and felt good coming out of the ball with minimal effort and my track line was much better for a stroker. I still had the tweener circling some, but more than not it was decent.
The first step is the key push the ball cleanly as you step, it's almost like letting your right leg push your ball out for you. It feels funny, as I think you you understand, but try not to focus on the steps, once you take the first step, everything else takes over. We can all easily walk anywhere without counting or feeling out of sync - so why should this be any different.
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