Faster Hands: Tip Up, Hinge Ready — Not Paddle Dead at Your Side

Summary

Ty Butson argues most “slow hands” are paddle-position problems. A tip hanging down forces an extra hinge-up before you can counter.

Keep the paddle head up with a relaxed hinge so you’re already in the counter window.

Key takeaways

• Paddle tip up at the kitchen
• Relaxed hinge beats a tense high guard
• Dead tip at your side costs a full beat

Action items

• Kitchen ready-check: tip up before every feed for 5 minutes
• Partner random drives — no counter allowed if tip started down