I had the opposite problem, was pushing away before taking my first step, which was giving me early timing (ball getting to line too soon). So, to fix it, I have to think "Step first, then push", which results in the hand and foot starting together.
The general consensus is that, in today's game, slightly late timing is better than slightly early timing, so stepping before pushing isn't so bad. If you've completed your first step before moving the ball, then you'll be way too late.
Try thinking "Push first, then step", and see if that gets you back in time.
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