Where you grip the axe handle is extremely important and it will enable you to develop an explosive technique. Your grip will allow you to minimise energy use in your reverse swing but then allow you to deploy full energy into the down swing.
TECHNIQUE
With your grip fine tuned you can very quickly learn to develop your technique. Swing delivery will vary across everyone but ensuring a correct stance and torso movement will enable you to generate maximum power when making contact with the log.
ACCURACY
You will learn to focus on the log and identify where to aim your swing. Working your log cut in a 'V' shape is the aim of the game.