When I downshift I usually go down more then one gear. For example if I am in 5th or 6th I go down straight to 3rd or even 2nd. That gives me more stopping power.
In order to not potato myself I use clutch slipping. My process for decisive slow down is, say I am in 5th: I was not sure that is the right way to shift, but it works for me. I read that some guys saying they go very fast sequentially like 5th,4th,3rd,2nd gear. My thinking was I am not a pro works for me this more then one gear down thing.
Then today I have watched MotoGP Petruci footwork. Big surprise I am not alone. Everybody is cheating and doing more than one gear down? :D please help! thank you!