i have a huge problem, while performing the claw on the snare today i noticed that the batter head started tearing . . .is this normal? (only air pockets formed)

no thats not normal. you probably over tightened the bottom head

the bottom head? its fine, actually it was a little loose . .

i tightened up my top head today. . . .got some of the bubbles out but. .they're still there

i cant find an instruction on the claw can so one tell me were i can get it from

Ill try to explain it the way i do it. . .

The Claw (aka the Casey Claw)

grab the stick in a fist in your right hand, almost dead center. Next loosen your wrist and strike the drum in one motion as if your shaking your hand after writing a long time, now make sure that your stick is hitting tip to butt. Now diddle your left hand. thats it! (written i think it should look like this . . B T L L B T L L) "Butt tip left left"
Estimated time of learning approximately 25 minutes
Estimated time of mastery . . . depends on the player

Hulka Helecopter (aka hulka or helecopter)

Do the claw with both sticks, just dont diddle

heres a video with Xaeroshin demonstrating it, its the last visual, enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP4ttmtswR4

thanks snugglebunny

no problem i enjoy helping others . .but i really wish i knew why it was tearing my head up. . .what kinda heads did the cavies use?

Are you using mylar or kevlar? I have myl;ar so mine sort of do that.