You will develop your own technique after riding for a bit. I clip out with my right most of the time at a stop. Easier to put my foot on a curb that way. I don't pay any attention to what my crank position is when I clip in or out. I don't think it matters. Just get on and ride and see what happens! I love having clipless. It is so much safer and easier in my opinion. No more bumps knocking your feet off the pedals, slipping, etc, and you can pull up and push down on the pedals. It really helps on hills.