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Arm-tension burstsJitter Click Test
Jitter clicking tenses the forearm so the hand vibrates over the button. It is fast but tiring, which is why short rounds are the norm.
- Left
- 5.00
- Count
- 0
- CPS
- 0.00
How it works
- 1.
Short and sharp
Three to five seconds is plenty. Past that, most people lose rhythm and the tally shows it.
- 2.
Keep aim steady
The vibration tends to drift the cursor. Missing the dial loses clicks, so it doubles as an aim check.
- 3.
Rest your wrist
If the arm aches, stop. Jitter clicking is not something to grind through.
Rank scale
CPS18+ CPS14–18 CPS10–14 CPS7–10 CPS4–7 CPS0–4 CPSQuestions
- Jitter or butterfly — which is faster?
- Butterfly usually peaks higher, while jitter is easier to learn on any mouse. Test both and compare.
- Why does my cursor drift?
- Tension moves the whole hand. Resting your palm lightly on the mouse reduces the drift.
Notes on this test
About this test
Jitter clicking uses controlled tension in the forearm to make the clicking finger vibrate on the button. This test counts left-button presses on the dial so you can measure that vibration as clicks per second.
Reading your result
Most people who learn jitter clicking reach 10 to 13 CPS over ten seconds. The hard part is keeping the pointer on target while the hand shakes, and presses that drift off the dial do not count here, which makes this a useful control drill.
Practise safely
Jitter clicking is the technique most often linked to forearm soreness. Keep rounds to ten seconds, rest a minute between them and stop at any pain, tingling or numbness. Read our jitter clicking guide for technique, and the guide to hand and wrist strain for warning signs.
Tips
Rest the fingertip lightly on the button, lift the wrist slightly and let the tremor pass into the finger rather than pressing hard. A two-minute warm-up beforehand helps both speed and comfort.