This may sound like an odd question, but I can not find anyone else other than me and the other drummer who taught me how to play(my Uncle)that holds their sticks like this.....

I'm right handed and hold my right stick the same way most do with the tip end towards my drums. But, I hold my left stick, which is the one I play snare with, holding the tip end with the butt end towards my drums. Not only is that the only way I have ever played, but it gives me more attack on the snare and helps with rim shots as well.

Does anyone else do this?