I use traditional grip. When I strike the drum, I rotate my wrist and open my fingers. All's well. It's worked for me for years. Now I see the articles about how to use fingers in making strokes. Do people use their fingers for this? If I tighten my fingers a bit and use the ring and middle finger to make the stroke by pushing the stick out, it is really really awkward.
I don't get it. How do you use your fingers for the left hand... or do you you??

They may be talking about rolling over your hand,Palm down using your index finger as the fulcrum...Ive seen Steve Smith and Dave Weckl do this alot....