Time on the set

[Suspiria]

Welcome to the board! In the name of all other members I hope you have a great stay here and benefit from the amazing amount of drumming knowledge to be found here.

First off, I am in a similar situation as you. I am a university student and live in a residence where I definately cannot have my kit set up. For the meantime I have switched to practice pads a lot. However, as of this week I'll be getting two hours done on a drumset that I will be renting in a studio.
I know how you feel about having "slow" legs and just feeling rusty. To be honest, there isnt much you can do since pads and actual drums are still (unfortunately) worlds apart. Although I must admit that pads are getting much better as time goes along. Here's some suggestions that I use:

There are pads available for bass drum pedals. Your pedal basically hits against a small square area just bigger than your beater. This will keep you in shape, but your left foot suffers a little.
I would suggest that depending on how often you get to practice, a one-time-per-week visit to the drumset is a must to keep the feeling for it. Hope this helps a bit.

[saywhuut]

Hello all,
I'm new to the board, had a quick question. For those of you who are like me and have to practice on your legs or with a practice pad for majority of practicing, for in my case due to increase of my studies at college, work, etc just not a lot of free time...how'd you all compensate when going back to the drumset. My limbs just aren't functining as quickly as my hands. ive picked up some great speed due to spending time on the leg/pads..but now i want to transfer it to the set..any tips?


Stephen