Fulcrum grip

[2] The result is increased control over dynamic range, speed, power, and efficiency in arm and wrist motion, producing a full sound with minimized mallet stroke height.

This eliminates the supinated, rotating motion of the forearm used by many four-mallet players which can lead to wrist, elbow, and arm injuries.

The thumb and second finger are held in a straight position along the inside mallet as it moves in a vertical upward-downward motion.

The fulcrum of the mid-range to large spread is located between the thumb and the first joint of the second finger, like matched grip with a drumstick.

[2]The greatest level of power and speed is achieved by using the inside mallets in the full spread position, with the fulcrum between the thumb and index finger.

This method allows maximum stroke height with minimal motion in wrist and arms, similar to two-mallet technique.

Burton grip
Fulcrum Grip. Note the fulcrum between thumb and index finger, and outside mallet tip out of the hand.
Mallet comes out of the hand to be snapped in by the fingers.
Fulcrum is between thumb and middle finger.
Tight spread
Small to mid-range spread
Outside mallet is controlled by the third and fourth fingers.
Full Spread
Fulcrum is between the thumb and index finger. Outside mallet tip is out of the hand.
Fulcrum is between the thumb and index finger. Outside mallet tip is out of the hand. Third, fourth, and fifth fingers manipulate the stroke.
Outside mallet is controlled by middle (third) finger with pronated movement in the wrist, pivoting along the inside mallet.
The wrist "flicks" the mallets up so that the fingers can snap them down.
Inside mallets pivot off the outside in the full spread. The fulcrum is between thumb and index finger.