Developing speed

[Nikk]

For a while I was trying to develop speed by doing just that...single stroke exercises, morello's book, etc...but lately I've been thinking more and more that speed is merely a bi-product of control. Thomas Lang talks about this a bit in the MD interview. I'm convinced that, for most of us, the speed is already there, we simply must access it through control and proper grip (I know this sounds cosmic.) In other words, I'm starting to think speed has less to do with the actual act of trying to develop it, and more to do with basic things like correct grip and other fundamental concerns. Because, as I've been seeing in practice lately, these things go a long way. Anyone identify with this?

[FuseU1]

*Yep*.

[in complete juxtaposition to my usually long posts [img]wink.gif[/img] ]

No, actually, I think it's much of BOTH, w/ a little more emph. on "what u said..." [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

BTW - just what the h*** is up w/ ART VERDI'S LEFT HAND?!! Holey 'sweet-spot' samolies, Batman.... [img]eek.gif[/img]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 13, 2002 12:30 AM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]</font>

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[XNavyDrummer]

That's been my experience recently. I've seen a jump in speed by not trying for it directly, but by rebuilding my technique while going through Dave's approach. I've recently tried some routines that I haven't played since studying with Dave, and I was shocked to see the improvement. It's nice to know that trying to redo the foundations, (though extremely humbling), is starting to pay off.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 12, 2002 05:03 PM: Message edited by: Andy Vermiglio (aka XNavy) ]</font>

[PocketPlayer]

Hey Andy
That sounds GREAT! I was wondering how things were progressing based on some posts over the summer. Keep us informed on your grip change and the dynamics you've noticed over time.

[PencilZ]

I like to go at the speed limit, that way, i dont get a ticket. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[chris perra]

have you guys checked out the jim chapin video? he goes through all the moeller techniques, and a few more.

just out of curiosity how fast do each of you want to go? i'm assuming that since this is a mostly pro or semi pro forum, that most of you would have no problems with chops.

what would be a goal for you guys to achieve?

chris perra

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 13, 2002 12:12 AM: Message edited by: chris perra ]</font>