About this lesson: Keys y & . II
Combining home-row letters teaches your hands to alternate and sequence without leaving the resting position. These eight keys cover a surprising share of English text, so fluency here pays off everywhere.
Keys introduced in this lesson
Finger placement below describes the standard QWERTY layout — the drill itself adapts to whichever keyboard layout you practice with.
- g
left index finger, home row. A small reach to the right from F; return to F immediately.
- h
right index finger, home row. A small reach to the left from J; return to J immediately.
How to get the most from this drill
- Return every finger to its resting key after each press — drifting hands are the most common beginner error.
- Type the sequence in your head a beat before your fingers move; anticipation is what builds flow.
- If you make an error, slow down rather than backspacing in a panic. Accuracy first, always.