you to bring the pushaway and second step together from when the approach is just like

the 4-step method. The pause prevents you from beginning an early push away which
may lead to a faulty armswing.
Walter Ray Williams, adopted the 5 step approach with remarkable success to notch up
formidable scores and reach superstar status, as a bowler.
The five-step approach is basically the same as the four-step approach. The difference is
that the first step is with the left foot in the five-step approach. The ball is not pushed
away until the start of the forward movement of the right foot, as in the four-step
approach. This extra step prior to the push away can help the bowler relax a moment
before the rest of the bowl begins.
6, 7-step approaches
Although most star players prefer the 4 or 5 step approach, there are quite a few who are
comfortable with 6 or 7 steps.
Mark Roth and Norm Duke are just two of them, and both are excellent players. While
the former generated enormous power with a planted slide, Norm Duke relied on finesse,
timing and exquisite synchronization of movement to make his successful shots.

2. The length of steps

First Step

In the ideal four step approach, the first step should be shorter than the extended
point of the arm in the pushaway
If it is longer than this, it will affect the free movement of the ball in the arm
swing
Maintain body weight just above the feet
The weight of the ball must be felt beyond the placement of the feet
Make the step heel-to-toe. This means your heel makes contact first on the
ground and then the toe, just like in walking

Second Step

The length of the second step is longer.

When the ball descends from the pushaway, pull and extend the left hand back,
This maintains body balance
- 37 2004, HowToBowlStrikes.com