Accuracy Drills

Why Accuracy Comes Before Speed

It's tempting to race through typing tests and ignore errors. But every typo you type is reinforcing the wrong movement. Speed built on bad habits plateaus early and is very hard to undo. Building accuracy first means your speed ceiling is much higher.

The 95% Rule

Aim for at least 95% accuracy at whatever speed you're practicing. If your accuracy drops below 95%, slow down until it comes back up. This isn't about going slow forever — it's about building clean neural pathways. Speed comes naturally once the movements are correct.

Common Sources of Errors

• Wrong finger: Using the wrong finger trains the wrong habit. Always use the correct finger, even if a different one seems easier.
• Anticipating the next key: Many errors happen when you're already thinking about the next word and misfire the current one.
• Pinky weakness: The pinky fingers type A, Q, Z, ;, P, and the apostrophe. Most people have weak pinkies. Deliberate pinky drills help significantly.
• Going too fast: If you type a word wrong more than once, slow down by 20% until you can type it correctly three times in a row.

Drill Structure

1. Take a 25-word test. Note which words you made errors on.
2. Practice those specific words slowly — the correct motion three times.
3. Retake the test. Watch your accuracy climb.