Why do i keep hitting my sticks together when i play?

Question

i am a beginer at snare drum

When I play my sticks keep hitting each other

it is really frustrating cause i can't seem to stop

what is my problem?

Answer 1

rotate your wrists out a little. it seems like you are playing with them at a 45 degree angle so they are hitting. like this:

/\  if you hold your hand a little further apart and straighten just slightly that should fix the problem.