STEP ONE) Start in the Ready Position.

STEP TWO) Lower the right thumb until the tip of your thumb touches the tip of your index finger making a circle. Then, extend the third, fourth and fifth fingers straight out horizontally.

STEP THREE) Raise the right stick to an 80 degree position using the elbow as a pivotal joint. Then gently lower the stick onto the playing surface letting it bounce several times. (Please make sure to count each bounce out loud).

STEP FOUR) Here is the definition of the phrase "fulcrum balance point". The fulcrum balance point is the point at which you hold the stick in order to achieve the most possible rebounds from one stroke. I recommend that you experiment by using various locations for your fulcrum. Some locations closer or further away from the tip than other locations. Experiment by using various velocities in striking the playing surface. Sometimes strike the surface hard and other times strike the surface softly. Use those various parameters of experimentation in order to achieve the most bounces possible in this step.

Hold the stick in the circle at the fulcrum balance point and then raise the right stick 80 degrees up using the elbow as a pivotal joint. Then gently lower the stick onto the playing surface letting it bounce as many times as possible. (Please make sure to count each bounce out loud).

STEP FIVE) Now instead of holding the right stick in the circle, hold it in the American Matched Grip. Raise the stick into a 90 degree position and then gently lower it onto the playing surface and let the stick bounce as many times as possible. (keep your wrist still while the stick is bouncing).

STEP SIX) Now keep the same bouncing feeling except, instead of allowing the stick to bounce as many times as possible, let it bounce only twice. After the second bounce, guide the stick smoothly into a 90 degree position.

STEP SEVEN) Practice step six with the right hand over and over, following the bounce and guiding the stick.

STEP EIGHT) Execute steps one-seven again, but with the left hand.

STEP ONE) Start in the "Ready Position".

STEP TWO) Straighten the index finger of your left hand and place it on the right side of the drum stick.

STEP THREE) Straighten the third finger of the left hand and place it on the right side of the drum stick.

STEP FOUR) Holding the stick between the third and fourth fingers, place the thumb underneath the stick.

STEP FIVE) Turn the palm counter clockwise until it faces right. Adjust the stick so that the middle of the stick rests on the fourth nail and the index finger rests on top of the stick.

STEP SIX) Extend all five fingers straight out (let the palm face right)

STEP SEVEN) Raise the stick to an 80 degree position by turning the hand counter clockwise, then, gently lower the stick to achieve the most possible bounces.

STEP EIGHT) The fulcrum balance point is the point at which you hold the stick in order to achieve the most possible rebounds from one stroke. I recommend that you experiment by using various locations for your fulcrum. Use some locations which are further away from the tip than other locations. Experiment by using various velocities in striking the playing surface, sometimes strike the surface hard and sometimes strike it softer. Experiment with using various parameters in order to achieve the most possible bounces in this process. Hold the left stick between the thumb and the side of the palm at the "Fulcrum Balance Point" and raise the stick 80 degrees up. Then lower the stick gently onto the playing surface letting it bounce as many times as possible (please make sure to count each bounce out loud).

STEP NINE) Now instead of holding the stick with the fingers extended outwards, hold the stick in the "Traditional Grip". Raise the stick to a 90 degree position and gently lower it onto the playing surface letting it bounce as many times as possible. Please keep your wrist still while the stick is bouncing.

STEP TEN) Now keep the same bouncing feeling except let the stick bounce only twice. After the second bounce, raise the stick smoothly into the 90 degree position.

STEP ELEVEN) Practice Step 10 with the left hand over and over.

Last Update 1/23/00

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