Eli5: Why do drummers typically play cross-handed?

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On a kit, that is. Not a drummer, just very curious about the rudimentary positioning of a drum kit’s instruments and why cross-handed is the go-to formation for playing

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As others have stated its bc typically the dominant hand will play the high hat. For an example of a drummer playing not cross check out Louis Cole! This video blows my mind every time I watch. [louis cole vid](https://youtu.be/lj10_Br86iI)

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