I do put a bit of torque on the edge by holding the thumb at the corner of the jimps and tang. This also aids in the flip and re positions the thumb on the other corner. Use just enough torque to keep the edge on the strop.

Do not flip the razor until forward motion is stopped. As you get more experience your stops will get shorter. Keep the spine on the strop, the spine never leaves the strop. If you lift the spine, just once… you will wipe the edge.

Actually the learning curve can be shortened. Find a local mentor and get some hands on coaching.
Reading the suggested post will also help, but nothing like hands on. The amount of information can seem daunting, but these threads are packed with good information, none of which is a waste of time. I learn something every time I go down an old thread rabbit hole.

Stropping is the most important thing to master, the cause of most novice shaver’s problems and will keep you shaving for a long time.

Save a strop… Find a local mentor.