Whilst riding along today, it occurred to me that maybe nobody has posted exactly HOW to clip in and out. So, here's how I do it:

Clipping In: One foot on the ground, other foot clips into pedal when the pedal is in the down (6:00) position. Bring clipped foot up to top (12:00) position & push off with clipped foot. Do 1/2 revolution (clipped foot is back at 6:00 position) and clip other foot in (at 12:00 position.)

Clipping Out: Unclip one foot at 6:00 or 12:00 position (I use 12:00 position.) If not stepping down immediately, take foot completely out & away from cleat by placing heel of shoe on cleat so that you don't accidently clip in again When ready to step down, make sure clipped in foot is at 6:00 (down) position and raise off of the saddle. Place unclipped foot on ground (you are stopped) & rotate clipped foot back up to the top (12:00 position) so that you can push off again.

If this is redundant, please excuse excuse me