Stiffness with the Pinky Count
I'm having an issue with the Pinky Count. I'm guessing a lot of you have experienced this. I'm really struggling with it because when I hold the deck in Mechanic's Grip, my middle and ring fingers get really stiff, gripping the pack. This makes it really hard for my pinky to count/release cards because my ring finger keeps them pressed together. If anyone else has experienced this, can you tell me the secret to relaxing these two fingers (middle and ring)? I think I've explained it well, but if it's not clear, is there any way to attach a photo?
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Hey there!
What you're going through happens to everyone when they're starting out. It's just part of the journey.
The positions are super unnatural.
It takes practice, repetition, and rest.
Keep at it indefinitely until it feels comfortable and you forget how difficult it was at first.
That's really all there is to it. Just keep grinding and remember to take breaks occasionally to recover, so you don't end up with tendinitis (like I did years ago).
Best of luck and happy practicing!
Hsjs