Left hand typing practice
Words typed entirely with the left hand on a QWERTY keyboard. Great for strengthening the left ring finger and pinky, which most people neglect.
About left hand practice
QWERTY gives the left hand more of the work than the right: in English, more of the letters you type sit on the left side of the keyboard. That is why so many long words can be typed with the left hand alone, including "stewardesses", "reverberated" and "desegregated".
Left-hand practice is especially useful for right-handed people, whose left ring finger and pinky are usually the weakest fingers on the keyboard.
Tips
- Keep your right hand resting on J K L ; so you stay anchored.
- Watch for the left pinky drifting off A.
- Type the words at an even pace; one-hand words tempt you to rush.
Left hand practice FAQ
What words can be typed with the left hand only?
On QWERTY, common examples include we, are, was, as, at, after, were, great, street, best, case, fact, start and water. "Stewardesses" is often cited as the longest common one.
Should I practise one hand on purpose?
In short doses, yes. One-hand drills isolate weak fingers. Most of your practice should still be normal two-hand text.