I just recently realized I could do it, so I don't know how long I've actually been able to. It does turn into a roll very easily, and for some reason it happens more easily with my right hand than with the left. I think it's because the left hand can't go as fast yet.
Another rudiment that when played fast can turn into a roll is the flam. Played hand to hand at high speed it falls into a roll. However, that means you're doing it incorrecly. Bill Bachman shows a way to do it in Reefed Beats, I think, but you don't need to exagerate it that much to get proper sound quality.
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