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- The main advice is to follow perfectly the correct fingering. Even when some words seem a lot easier to type with a different combination of fingers (usually regarding the index and middle finger) the position of the hand changes changes and precision and speed is lost.
- In order to master the correct technique the best thing to do is to practice exercises with words for only one hand, and typing at different speeds and touches (such as typing slow with a little jumping movement between the key presses, that really helps to correct fingering habits). A common mistake is just practicing to type fast in the one minute test. The actual goal should be learning to type properly in all situations, being able to write for a good amount of time with good technique without tiring the hands. One has to practice with a different goal in each exercise: fingering, speed, hand position. In full speed it is normal to apply more tension to the fingers, but usually one has to type with a fluid and relaxed motion.
- When doing those exercises one will notice that there are some challenging movements, mainly in the index and middle finger, specially when alternating between them. Find the most efficient way to do them, and the most relaxed position of the hand that allows to type properly (mainly regarding the wrist: if it is too tense or curved eventually it will start to hurt. In the long term it can actually cause carpal tunnel). Be creative and isolate the problems to solve them.