Originally Posted by: snpfarmWhile picking a melody or a lead on an acoustic Ive seen folks kinda rest there middle finger, ring finger and pinky on the pickgaurd while plucking the strings.

I've seen players do that. But I also have small hands so I typically anchor my arm on the body of the guitar & my picking hand side of my palm on the bridge (& strings when more muting is required). It gives me wider range of motion along with more control with my playing style which is mostly getting across the plane of the strings from my wrist.

Have you tried that?