To reduce step loss on the Y-axis the POTs will need to be changed from the default position. To do this, just slightly adjust the Y potentiometer by turning it clockwise by a small amount until the Y-axis moves smoothly at rapid speeds (link when moving a long distance while Z is retracted on a large job)
Do not over-torque these pots - they are tiny and gentle and will break. The pots have 270 degrees of rotation.