I have watched the video on picking technique a few times. From what I understand the salient points are:

Keep it loose
Keep the wrist almost still and let the finger/thumb forwards/backwards movement do all the work
Keep the pick at a 1o clock angle to the strings

Here's the thing, I can follow those rules and there are still two possible ways I can move the pick. Kinda sideways or kinda lengthways. I have attached a diagram to illustrate what I mean. I have always done it the way illustrated in number 1 but is the other way better?

Thanks
Sam

second way defo my picking speed has at least doubled over exaggerate the scapel motion to start with if you need.. and from what i've found is this will lead to your wrist coming in at certain speeds sarod ...

Chill pebber dude.

I've been working through the videos from oldest to newest so the only ones I saw were the oldest, where (I presume) you first explain the technique. I just wanted to clear up some confusion real fast and I knew someone could answer in five seconds if I posted here, rather than (potentially) wait hours before hitting the exact right video with the right close up.

Isn't that what forums are for?

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WOW - one GUY WHO FINALLY GETS THE WHOLE ESSENCE OF IT!! Way to go Delta!!!

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Cheers Pebber although I do feel a little like teachers pet now

Good Shot Sammy, gave Delta a perfect opportunity for simple and illuminating response. Excellent I can no stop my search through all the "picking" videos, which often contain highly valued commentary and insight to the task at hand: Sounding a bit better than yesterday. Con Safos

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Chill pebber dude.

I've been working through the videos from oldest to newest so the only ones I saw were the oldest, where (I presume) you first explain the technique. I just wanted to clear up some confusion real fast and I knew someone could answer in five seconds if I posted here, rather than (potentially) wait hours before hitting the exact right video with the right close up.

Isn't that what forums are for?

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I would discourage telling Pebber to "chill"

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Thanks buddy, I feel a little embarrassed now, watched that video three times already and managed every time to miss the important bit in the first 30 seconds where it shows rather obviously exactly how to do it. I guess it's just counter intuitive.

I'm assuming that this technique be applied to acoustic guitar as well as electric?

Sam