Shuffle Steering

[bobt993]

Larry,  over 90% of track turns require no shuffle or hand movement on the wheel.  The last 10% can be done without shuffle by releasing the bottom hand at max extension and gathering the wheel upon return.   There are some drivers that started shuffle steering early and are proficient enough at it that it there is no reason to change the habit.  If you can avoid it, your balance and therefore your cars balance will be even better along with knowing the cars "pointing" at any instant on the track.  As far as pulling down versus pushing over.  If the turn requires less wheel, you may want to try pushing over the top.  You will have a little less mechanical advantage with this technique, but better feel. 

You can experience the difference in balance by standing feet together.  Hold your hands in front at 10/2 ( if you have a steering wheel even better) and have someone bump one of your shoulders from behind.  See how much a step you take to correct.  Repeat with both hands out to one side and or crossed up.   This may sound silly, but if you COG is not good, then you cannot feel the cars attitude when at the limit. 

This is not to say shuffle-steering is wrong, but keeping you balance is more difficult while doing it.