[toolskid]

Balance is everything. I see a lot of people trying to rock slipfoot doubles while SUPER high or low on the kit, they just don't really come that easy from a very lofty or low perch. Heel-toe is a different kettle of fish as good balance is actually built into the technique wether you like it or not. A good way into that vibe is to practice the Steve Smith drop heel technique or static foot heel toe. As you might imagine toe stays in one spot and the heel drops to make the rear stroke , slight rock back to the toe to get the flow moving! Interweave this motion on each foot with the double kick to get much less physically demanding fast 16ths.

A good way to get slipfoot doubles happening is to take the psuedo-samba bass drum and hat pattern and just play all your rudiments over the top while keeping that rocking. When you start to get to fast tempos you'll be more able to control that little skip thats necessary to motor the groove. Bring that feeling back to split doubles between toms and bass drum with one hand, or four stroke ruffs combined with a double from the bass drum and you're in Dennis Chambers heaven!

I personally have my pedals very light, but I've seem people do amazing stuff on pedals I can't even push down!