The ball is at the bottom of the pushaway, slightly past the knee and poised to

take the backswing

Third step

This step is also known as the power step, the trigger step and the push-off
step
This is a short and rapid step, in which you simulate a sitting position
This step initiates the driving force of the swing and the momentum into the
slide.
The short step enables you to get into sitting position and creates the optimum
stability to execute the slide

3. Knee bend

The knee bend is an important component of the third step

You bend your knee in preparation for the slide.
As you cannot simultaneously get into a slide and bend your knee, it is
recommended you accomplish the knee bend in the third step
To achieve the knee bend in the third step, it is best you begin your stance with
knees slightly bent, come down gradually in the second step and simulate the
sitting position in the third step

4. Power step

As said above, the Power Step is a short rapid step

It is not a heel-to-toe step; it is a strong push off from the ball of your foot,
which initiates the slide
It also creates the necessary thrust and force for the shot without the over use of
the muscles of the forearm
It propels the body into a position to anticipate the ball which is now on a
forward swing

5. Slide

An ideal slide begins with the ball of the foot and ends at about two inches from
the foul line
A good slide affords good body balance and the poise to make a successful shot
- 38 2004, HowToBowlStrikes.com