Move your shoulders low and close to the drum. Slowly push forward with your legs until you feel the drum reach its balance point. When using the drag/pull method, place your hands at the near position at shoulder width. Brace the drum with your foot to prevent it from sliding, and shift your weight to the rear foot.
How do you handle barrels?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTHRdMfpmSA
When moving a load such as a barrel or drum which of the following may be a safer operation than lifting it?