I searched but couldn't find any recent threads on technique of shifting from big to small FRONT chain ring. I know it's probably been covered ad nauseum.

I'm a newbie. My bike is fitted with 11 speed, a compact crankset with 50/34 front chain rings.

The bulk of my riding is done on the large ring, only needing the smaller for big hills. When shifting, should I go all the way across to a cross chain situation on the big ring BEFORE going to the smaller front ring? I don't typically go all the way to the biggest back chain ring but when I shift to smaller front gear I have to shift the rear sprockets immediately as my cadence is too high and find myself spinning like mad.

Help?
Sorry I know you guys are tired of questions like this.