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Teshi
8 posts
Joined April 2013
Topic Starter
Teshi
So I'm posting this here because I'm a little but frustrated with my hand per say, My main single tap finger is my middle finger rather than my index. Though when I run it through something such as OsuStreamSpeed, I lose consistency with the single tapping. So technically after clicking maybe 5 or 6 times my finger gets strained and drops bpm from 105 to 90. This causes alot of misses and or 100's while I play. I don't experience this while using my index and can remain a solid 105.

I'm asking perhaps more experienced players who may use their middle finger as a dominant finger, would I have to grind through this? I mean I can stream about 200-210 bpm consistently. Would it be more worthwhile to grind into using my index finger? I'm up to putting a bit of effort into this.

I would just like to gather some opinions on play styles to keep consistent. Thanks :)
[ Stellar ]
274 posts
Joined September 2013
[ Stellar ]
Hey, I use middle finger for single tapping too, so you aren't the only one!
If you're committed in improving your game, then yes, keep playing with your middle.
winber1
4,520 posts
Joined February 2010
winber1
Your fingers/wrist/arm should not be so tense that you can't even single tap anymore, nor should it be that loose (otherwise it'll be harder to hit more accurately). You should probably just stick with what's more comfortable for you, which I assume is your middle finger. Personally, I use my middle finger predominantly and it's the most comfortable, though through just playing, I can use my index finger almost equally well in a lot of aspects.

And also, generally it's easier and less tiring if you lift your wrist off the table and use your arm in helping you single tap (in addition to your fingers and wrist).
Weed
506 posts
Joined May 2013
Weed
just lift your wrist
iderekmc
368 posts
Joined April 2013
iderekmc

Teshi wrote:

So I'm posting this here because I'm a little but frustrated with my hand per say, My main single tap finger is my middle finger rather than my index. Though when I run it through something such as OsuStreamSpeed, I lose consistency with the single tapping. So technically after clicking maybe 5 or 6 times my finger gets strained and drops bpm from 105 to 90. This causes alot of misses and or 100's while I play. I don't experience this while using my index and can remain a solid 105.

I'm asking perhaps more experienced players who may use their middle finger as a dominant finger, would I have to grind through this? I mean I can stream about 200-210 bpm consistently. Would it be more worthwhile to grind into using my index finger? I'm up to putting a bit of effort into this.

I would just like to gather some opinions on play styles to keep consistent. Thanks :)
this is why all top players use their index
Vuelo Eluko
5,484 posts
Joined October 2013
Vuelo Eluko

iderekmc wrote:

this is why all top players use their index
yeah it's impossible to get any good otherwise
Rewben2
996 posts
Joined November 2012
Rewben2
Sounds like you lack stamina, it comes in time. Just play fast maps with lots of single tapping. Tapping with index or your middle finger is viable either way.
RaneFire
1,181 posts
Joined May 2011
RaneFire
I find that when my middle finger finally starts to get tired after a long play session, I don't actually know it's tired until I compare the speed I had when I started playing earlier that day. There is no pain, no burning, no numbness either, but I do feel slower. This is the kind of strain I can relate to and yes it does improve over months, but very slowly, like all things related to stamina and speed. My single-tapping speed "comfort zone" raises itself over time too, but for other reasons as well (reading, accuracy, etc.), not just stamina.

I don't think I'm the only one who has had days where my single-tapping or streaming speed drops off on some random day for no apparent reason after having no issues with those speeds before... it's just one of those days. I think it is also related to strain in some way that I don't actually "feel," but can definitely see that something is unusual.
[ Stellar ]
274 posts
Joined September 2013
[ Stellar ]

iderekmc wrote:

this is why all top players use their index
I strongly disagree with you.
Pro players would be able to use both, dominantly.
iderekmc
368 posts
Joined April 2013
iderekmc

[ Stellar ] wrote:

iderekmc wrote:

this is why all top players use their index
I strongly disagree with you.
Pro players would be able to use both, dominantly.
i know but in extremely fast songs they need to use the index , its faster
Mathsma
473 posts
Joined March 2013
Mathsma

iderekmc wrote:

i know but in extremely fast songs they need to use the index , its faster
...
GoldenWolf
2,983 posts
Joined May 2012
GoldenWolf

iderekmc wrote:

i know but in extremely fast songs they need to use the index , its faster
I don't even
idkhowtoclick
58 posts
Joined February 2013
idkhowtoclick

GoldenWolf wrote:

iderekmc wrote:

i know but in extremely fast songs they need to use the index , its faster
I don't even
I actually thought he was just trolling at first but now I think I just got my daily dose of cancer.
Vuelo Eluko
5,484 posts
Joined October 2013
Vuelo Eluko

iderekmc wrote:

i know but in extremely fast songs they need to use the index , its faster
agreed, when it comes down to very faster songs like Big Black Fox [by Blue Dragon] or Cloud Crasher [400 style] index is the way to go for sure!
Soarezi
Soarezi
this guys even worse than i am
Teshi
8 posts
Joined April 2013
Topic Starter
Teshi

winber1 wrote:

Your fingers/wrist/arm should not be so tense that you can't even single tap anymore, nor should it be that loose (otherwise it'll be harder to hit more accurately). You should probably just stick with what's more comfortable for you, which I assume is your middle finger. Personally, I use my middle finger predominantly and it's the most comfortable, though through just playing, I can use my index finger almost equally well in a lot of aspects.

And also, generally it's easier and less tiring if you lift your wrist off the table and use your arm in helping you single tap (in addition to your fingers and wrist).
I found this most helpful. Thanks! :)
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