I have the same problem. I cannot lift both of my legs without falling forward. I first thought it might be because me being 6'4". but maybe my muscle is just too weak?

I'd be interested in knowing too

buy a drumrack :-)

yeah- one day (in the distant future) I have to hire him to play at my wedding :-)

@@drumtechniqueacademy How are you going to explain moshpits to your family? Assuming there is one :O... and they are not all metalheads.

we are all metalheads here in austria :-)

From experience I can say; it does. Part of my practice routine consist of full leg motion 8th notes between 120 and 150 for 3-4 Minutes each leg, all while the other leg is raised from the ground. Helped me a lot. Additionally you can practice some rudiments; singles, doubles, paradiddles, paradiddle-diddles with your feet at a slow tempo. Have a set order of rudiments you wanna use and play each one for a minute or two, then without stopping, switch to the next one. Incorporate these things into your practice routine and your Heel-Toe-Game should get much more relaxed!

i know you're actually adressing marthyn, but maybe i can help too. i guess it depends on how often and concentrated you're able to practice. dont research so much, practice and try out yourself, what feels good is good usually. but some tips beside. At 180 bpm tempo the motion starts shifting to a different motion from leg to ankles. try to monitor your movement and stay as relaxed as possible most of the time (you can also do some push days). Try to make your movement as clean as possible, accept and embrace the rebound, but try to stay in contact with your pedal all the time. practise at different tempos (more bars at lower, less at high tempos, just as you are able to do). try to increase the duration of what you can do at lower tempos and it will also affect your max speed. put in some rest days (especially if youre stuck), dont lean forward as this puts stress on your knees.If you feel pain, stop for the day and return fresh the other day. if you feel you wont improve, check your motiont and be patient as you will notice your progress over time. you should be able to make 200 bpm in 6-12 months if you really stick to it.

@@ingokolb6871 Well said! I would also recommend placing some mirrors around the drum kit so one can monitor their posture and and general sitting position in real time. If the practice space is too small for putting mirrors around, then recording one's playing with a video camera from the side and front on a regular basis works as well.

Ingo Kolb thanks dude, great comment!

Hheawy I already got few mirrors around the kit. They have been helpful and better option than taking videos of yourself playing. With mirrors you can easily watch your playing in real time and not have to watch videos in the middle of practise sessions! Thanks

@@Hheawy oh yea, great idea! have to do that myself haha :D

I constantly switch back and forth between different pedals (mainly between p-16, pearl eliminators, czarcies and axis)

@@drumtechniqueacademy Between the P-16's and the Kopytos, which one do you like more Marthyn?

they feel totally different and both have their unique strengths....so no real fav here...

Drummer_Jez If the head is loose that means less rebound and the tighter it is you get a higher rebound

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Yes that happens to me to. In fact my right leg is a mess. My left works great naturally but my right is so used of years of playing wrong and it doesn't want to obey.