When the shot breaks down...What move do you prefer to make first?

1) Look further down the lane
2) Alter release
3) Change equipment
4) Move into the oil.
5) Other - please explain...

Four, then two.  Three only when necessary.

5.  Other.

Remember that there are more ways to move than left-to-right.  When my shot breaks down, especially in a walled-up league, it is usually the carry that goes away due to carry down. I need a little more back-end to carry.  So, I move BACK on the approach, about 1/4 to 1/2 step or so, depending on how much more flip I need.  

This isn't for everybody because it can mess with your timing.  But it works for me.  Side to side moves often cost me some of the area that the shot provides.

My personal experience is that the further down the lane I look, the further the ball will skid. The closer I look the earlier it will roll. The theory I've heard about why it happens is supposedly your eye hand coordination improves when you spot closer and you get more on the ball - but I can't vouch for that - I just know where I look does seem to influence when my ball rolls.