Matched grip

The idea behind Matched grip appears quite simple on the surface, but it's not to be under estimated in difficulty either, as what we are endeavoring to do, is make both hands mirror images of each other, not only in skill levels (Speed, Dynamic Control), but in physical appearance also.  The theory being, that if your hands work well singularly using the exact same technique, when used together, they'll  function as a tightly knit team.  Using this principal (hands are mirror images of each other) during practice can be very beneficial for the quick an easy elimination of  "unwanted" hand characteristics and stroke inconsistencies. 

  For example, a common development problem, that we've all suffered at one time or another, is a volume bias in favor or our lead hand (thus if your right handed your right hand always plays louder then your left).  This can be an annoying problem as you  think your playing smoothly around the drums until you listen back to yourself, only to find what your actually playing sounds nothing like what you think your playing.