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Finger Taps (Speed Drill)
Rapidly tap each finger to thumb in sequence. Improves finger speed and coordination.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
none
Home Options
- bodyweight
Dosage
3
Sets
60 sec
Reps / Time
30 sec
Rest
as fast as accurate
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Hold hand comfortably in front
- Thumb ready to tap
- Other fingers relaxed and spread
Step 1 of 5
Tap thumb to index fingertip
Step 2 of 5
Immediately tap thumb to middle fingertip
Step 3 of 5
Continue to ring and pinky
Step 4 of 5
Reverse direction back to index
Step 5 of 5
Repeat as fast as accurate
Breathing
- Breathe normally
- Don't hold breath
Form Cues
- Light quick taps
- Accuracy first, then speed
- Keep rhythm consistent
- Don't skip fingers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Going faster than accurate
- Skipping fingers
- Tapping same finger twice
- Tensing whole arm
Safety Information
Very safe. Great brain-hand coordination exercise.
Progressions
Increase speed, add patterns, non-dominant hand
Regressions
Slow down until accurate
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