How do play guitar?

I have a tendency to pivot more towards the heal of the palm as opposed to the flesh on the pinky side of the palm.

This is precisely what I was recommending to avoid, it really restricts your potential wrist speed, and I'd imagine it could in the long run perhaps cause an injury (I know I always experienced some discomfort, mainly tension, when I used to do it). Also, it just looks so awkward and goofy (see: Dallas Toler-Wade :lol: )