A person's hands in the act of gripping and manipulating an object, such as a wooden rod or baton, in a vertical orientation. The hands exhibit dexterity, with one hand positioned near the top of the rod and the other closer to the middle for support. The fingers are firmly wrapped around the object, portraying a sense of controlled movement. There's stress visible in the hand muscles implying a firm grip. The background is blurry to focus attention on the act itself.