Originally Posted by
straycat264
I actually go the other way from Andy. I deal with yankers or grippers by lightening the lead as much as possible, and occasionally going to a one finger lead.
Normally though, I use my full hand for leading. My standard hand-hold is to offer my whole hand in the normal 'bracket' shape, except for the index finger which stays straight and lays along the side of my partner's hand (I'm probably not describing this very well)
With this - I can still keep a very light connection, but communication is much easier than if I reduced it to a one-finger grip.
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