🟡 Intermediate 10 minintermediate path
Common Typing Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Most people plateau around 40 WPM because of a handful of avoidable habits. Fix these and you'll unlock the next level.
Learning objectives
- Stop looking at the keyboard.
- Kill hunt-and-peck.
- Improve posture and finger economy.
Step-by-step
1. Cover your hands
Literally put a cloth over your hands during drills. It forces touch typing.
2. Warm up your pinkies
Pinkies are weak — drill Q, A, Z, P, ;, / for a minute.
3. Sit up straight
Elbows at 90°, wrists floating, screen at eye level. Bad posture caps your speed.
Key takeaways
- Stop looking at the keyboard.
- Kill hunt-and-peck.
- Improve posture and finger economy.
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