1. Find the BALANCE POINT of the stick. The best place to grip the stick is usually about a third of the way from the butt end of the stick.
2. You’ll hold the stick between the thumb and index finger. This is called the FULCRUM – the place where the stick will pivot. For a more relaxed grip, you can grip the stick between the thumb and MIDDLE finger. Experiment to see which fulcrum feels best to you!

4. With your shoulder relaxed and elbow close to your body, place the tip of the stick on the center of the drum head, with your hand at about a 45º angle
You can see one of the author's & influential drummer Stanton Moore demonstrate this technique here
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