Aiming's Best Kept Secret - Fingertip Skating

This forgotten aiming technique provides unparalleled control of the mouse by using the fingertips instead of the mouse feet to move around.
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[@h_aku]

this video sparked something in my head and remembered scrublel's video explaining his aim style

[@whitewatercsgo]

Thank you! This was my old grip where I felt everything was just perfect for me and I was performing the best in cs. I lost this grip and forgot how to do it for around 3 years! I never noticed what my thumb, ring finger nor my little finger was doing while I was gripping like this for some reason, but after I tried the grip came back to me instantly! This is a savior of a video 😍

[@nabor1708]

Man thanks for this video, fingertip grip is the only one that feels comfortable to me but there has always been that feeling of less than perfect stability but this small change has fixed that, so simple but so effective.

[@StruthGaming]

Glad you found it so helpful :)

[@adnanadel4122]

So thankful for this amazing video mate! I do the same, and I've always thought it's a bad habit that I should get rid off. But now I feel relieved knowing that a God Tier Aiming Coach uses this method. Probably that's why mouse pads affected my aim so much (using Artisan Raiden XS now since I feel it's the best feeling on my skin so far).

[@smaksauce2672]

thank you ！ this is alot clearer than the Oringinal video on kovaaks!

[@MisterFolu]

I've been doing this for ages using fingertip grip, and it does make you more precise at aiming, I use the 'Razer Viper Mini' and it has a very high lift off distance.

[@bobcobb158]

im just getting back into fps games and trying to get my aim back up to par. I used to have all my fingers off the pad, just on the sides of the mouse and it never felt like I had complete control of the mouse. Been experimenting with having fingertips on the pad and the difference is night and day. So much more control over the mouse and it feels like you can actually put the mouse exactly where you want it

[@rberger5603]

I discovered that an older superlight mouse of mine, the Cooler Master mm720 (similar to the g303 but wider and stubbier & with a pinky rest), a mouse which I used to think was too wide a shape to be accurate, actually works well with this grip. The mm720 pinky rest helps in this grip. Another mouse this would be good with this is the Fantech Aria DX7, a slightly longer "egg" mouse. I can't get a very good grip this way with the Model D though, because of the "flange" on the right side. Maybe the Roccat Kone Pro would also work well. I don't know if you are familiar with American Baseball, but its kind of like the grip one would use to throw a knuckle ball. "Knuckle" grip. The knuckle of your hand is really stabilizing the mouse (as with the baseball) while at the same time allowing more accurate aiming.

[@612minigun]

I find skating my fingertips with my mouse along the mousepad alone helps me aim, as I can use my fingertips sens of touch (which is a lot more precise than anywhere else on your arm), to get great feedback on how I am moving my mouse.

[@TheMainEvnt601]

I thought I was doing wrong by naturally doing this. It was only rally happening when I actually got my chair and desk height perfect. Couldn’t do it properly with too much foreman pressure. Bout to max my LOD.

[@TheMainEvnt601]

It actually feels and works better for me with viper v2 pro LOD as low as it goes. Keeps me from forcing the issues. Makes it happen much more naturally

[@rabimunif2078]

I already used my fingertips for guiding/placement and arm(elbow to wrist) as the extension that moves from my shoulder. These 3 parts require effort lesser sequentially, IYK,YK Effort is not necessarily movement but rather adjustment frequency, and followed up with consistent awareness of the micro movements

[@yinx9]

I have been doing this for a long time and always thought it was a weird quirk by me, as I never seen anyone use it. This video exactly demonstrates what I'm doing! Tracking targets is so much better this way. I use a Beast X which weighs next to nothing so it's easy to lift. I do keep contact with the pad with the very front right part of the mouse mostly for stability as it keeps me grounded.

[@TheACTIONZ]

Wouldn't this be only good for TS because of the stopping power?

[@StruthGaming]

Thought I would just clarify that the clearance being higher on the thumb side and lower on the pinky/ring finger side is just because of the G303 SE mouse shape. You can see the Model D has even clearance.

[@prezzbelikeme]

And if you lift your mouse you can't use the side buttons... Huge negative.

[@MikeGrau0hr]

​@@prezzbelikeme no, the other way around: if/since sidebuttons affect ur grip/precision negatively, u probably shouldnt use them at all.

[@idrinktapwater6174]

I think the reason it is also more precise is because you're using your finger tip nerves contact with the mousepad for aiming rather than your wrist. It's closer to aiming with your fingers because you can feel the distance with those nerves.

[@MikeGrau0hr]

​@@idrinktapwater6174 which gives you more control, yes. also ur able to put pressure on the mousepad - rather than on the mouse.

[@PomLamb]

I use this aim tech. Funny thing is that I had no idea it was even something players used. I just went with a random grip that felt that made me most comfortable. The only issue with this grip is that if you don't have steady hands (Like me for example) Control will be somewhat difficult. I tend to relax my hands and breath slowly so that I can control my nerves and my focus. I also modified it where I release the mouse for a second and do a quick hand reset between team fights and I adjust my crosshair to where I want to aim next.

[@Astrqx]

I feel like relaxing my hand was the best thing i did for my aim (im diamond complete in kovaaks)

[@PomLamb]

@@Astrqx It works great for especially for tracking. I have been adapting and revolutionizing my aim and have been trying to build many techniques that are unique to me inside and outside of gaming.

[@veirnon3822]

Your videos are the best! Thanks brodie!

[@xColdEmbrace]

wtf. I noticed an instant improvement. I've noticed that my left flicks were always better than my right. I had no idea that it was because I was intuitively doing this with my thumb. Now I'm implementing this technique with my pinky and ring finger on the right side of the mouse. Holy shit it was instant improvement. I feel like I have more control of my mouse now that I'm more conscious about this. This channel is fantastic.

[@StruthGaming]

That's great to hear, and thank you!

[@TheMainEvnt601]

My shit is evolving. Thank you very much dude. Changed my shut for real. It’s like aimbot once you just starting trying shit with your tension & joints and friction. It’s all about your body though.

[@LogPileGaming]

Great work Struth, love this grip style and I love to see your channel grow so quickly. Well done bro

[@StruthGaming]

Thanks mate :)

[@rio1408]

This makes so much sense how this one player grips the mouse because he showed it from under and I was confused how this fingers were below the mouse

[@jaymerka5875]

Interesting. I've always aimed like this. Sometimes it feels like I lose some control since I can't grt my mouse as far as I need it to for further flicks though. So sometimes I adjust.

[@b.l.a.c.k.s.t.a.r]

I kept hearing about all these different grips, like Shroud's bent pinky, TenZ's "scorpion" grip, claw, finger tip, etc. I've always done this grip since I started gaming on PC because it just feels natural. So I'm relieved to hear that I won't have to force myself to have bad games for the sake for learning a new grip.

[@UKGameShock]

Funny thing is I started doing this year's ago because my mouse feet/skids and mouse pad became old and worn out and I was feeling my mouse grip up so I learned to take the weight of the mouse to make it glide smoother. (I didn't have money to buy new feet/skids and mouse pad back then)

[@MrCIuster]

Ive been using this aim technique all my life its kinda crazy

[@MixedMartialHelp]

I have to hold my mouse like this because my arm is disabled / paralyzed through a couple nerves, essentially my hand doesn't work properly. The extra points of contact make it possible to still play with a regular mouse.

[@prezzbelikeme]

I really enjoy my Asus aim lab edition mouse with aim lab mouse pad. I also use the right grip. Great video.

[@vermillionranger8558]

I used to use this for to control higher sensitivity, works amazingly.

[@Curt_Johnston]

Funny, I was just experimenting with this without knowing it was a thing. It really does give me more control.. except when I have to use the side buttons

[@morganfreeman8230]

its impossible for me to do this cos my movement revolves around mouse buttons

[@PurrkourCat]

ThIs is crazy how much you're finding out! :O

[@magieenvtuber9783]

I've been playing like this since i swapped from Deathadder to Viper Ultimate Edit. For Apex Legends Jitter aim i suggest you have tip of your mice on jump pad and rest lifted, it just feels so good.

[@dartanyin]

I did this tip more with my g502 mouse, I used the logi pro superlight now and don't do it as much. I feel like it was easier to do with the mouse shape.

[@sml_tech]

I never realized this was an aiming technique. I found myself aiming this way in aim trainers purely to get more control out of my aiming. The problem is that with my shaky hands it looks really shaky even though I aim the best this way.

[@fujtkrisztian]

When I watched this video I was like "no way that could work" then tried it and realized that I subconsciously already do this in intense situations. lmao

[@darkxkai5754]

i actually let my pinkie glide on the mousepad instead of resting it on the mouse, i can plant my pinkie and get better control with my micro adjustments

[@briamperezmendez]

make sure you mouse have : LIFT OFF DISTANCE

[@MrImasta]

Awesome vid god tier aiming🔥subbed🐐

[@skooks.]

I am gonna give this a go, and i need to rebind my crouch button off the mouse so i dont ruin the grip when i need to crouch lol

[@disd4in08]

i will try this later

[@adnanadel4122]

Just an update on my G303 test for the 2nd time: I gave it 10 days of around 6 hrs gaming per day, I couldn't keep on coz I was so inconsistent with my aim, especially my flicks, they never felt consistent til the 10th day. I'm still so surprised since I do use the same exact grip and even the floating mouse grip method as you just mentioned. I really hope u do a content on End Game Gear XM2we or Lamzu Atlantis Mini (not the big one, feels so huge in hand), since those 2 feel the best for me for some reason, could be coz of the sensor position and wrist aiming. and if you feel like testing how effective the mouse's sensor position, I would recommend Cooler Master MM712, coz it has a very unique sensor position. I know how annoying it is to test a new mouse mate, I just thought about dropping some suggestions, but I really hope to hear your conclusions regarding those mice, since your opinion is so valuable to me than any other content creators out there. Keep on the Awesome work mate!

[@StruthGaming]

Thanks for the update. I'd like to get more into reviewing gear. One problem is that a few years ago I was constantly trying new mice and now have a good idea of what shapes I prefer, but that also means i'd be buying these mice just for a review, knowing there's very little chance that i'd actually use them. When the channel grows some more, it may be more viable for me to do.

[@dontIcheat]

razer viper mini with no shell is so good with this

[@JasonJR10_official]

Keep up the good content❤

[@StruthGaming]

Thank you, will do :)

[@vzlfkr]

I think those who plays FPS games with cheap mouse already use this method ;)

[@Armatoly]

What type of mouse feet is best for precision aim?

[@misc.2331]

Good if you don't need to hit the side buttons. For me though I bind my tactical and other important functions on the mouse buttons

[@MikeGrau0hr]

+2k hrs with interact and tactical ability on my thumbbuttons in apex legends. so you and me know how convenient this is. now IF you play pvp games where its about precision - get rid of it^^ because it interferes with your grip you sacrifice precision. and u dont need comfort and convenience - u need to hit your shots! :)

[@StruthGaming]

I get where you're coming from, I personally avoid binding side buttons to anything that i'd use while actually aiming as pressing them in can throw off aim.

[@giwrgosvasileiou3636]

Im always aiming like that. Well kind off. Without the lift off part actually. but same grip Edited: I forgot to add as usual great video and amazing explanation of every detail

[@WisdomPowerCourage]

Great video!

[@StruthGaming]

Thank you!

[@xotjic]

now i finally understand what flusha mouselifter means

[@Godzilla015]

Really nice

[@IEatTooMuchBacon]

seems like a lot of fun! i wish i could do it with my logitec G502 Hero mouse, it has a thumb rest that makes it impossible to lift the mouse, even with the bottom plate removed from it

[@TheACTIONZ]

It'll be pretty hard especially with that heavy of a mouse

[@no-kz4yc]

hey struth, do you think i could use this grip, or at least have some mousepad contact with my fingers while using the clawmate?

[@kianhoo9197]

This is perfect for me with a katar pro wireless. I mean even my grip is perfect for this! I was thinking of a way to reduce my mouse’s weight for better flicks and lowering the lift of distance which is pretty high on a katar pro. So this is perfect. I also think it’s the best shape for this technique (my mouse) and it kinda forces you to a grip that is very compact for this! WOOOOW! THANK YOU!

[@9Rezerk]

This is anything but "forgotten". I've been using this grip (or actually a very similar variant) since I was a young kid getting into games. Having contact with both mouse and mousepad makes it really easy to build muscle and tactile memory. I don't know if this is the most used grip or the one that anyone would feel more natural, but at the end of the day, anything that makes you comfortable is going to be the best option. Forcing yourself into other people's habits and bodies can be a bit counter-productive in my opinion.

[@piggfeathers]

the steel series have lift off sensors

[@elmochipshop]

i did this and most things u mensioned in other videos after playing 2k hours of cs go :D

[@Orasios]

I tried this style of grip, but my hands sweat a lot while aimin. This made my arm shaky while aiming, feels like having too much stopping power. After a week my hand started to hurt aswell. Is there any way to do this style of grip without hurting my hand?

[@edwinchandilao4926]

bruh, thank you sooo much, been struggling with precision in flicks and stuff, even tho im like dia close to jade in voltaic, saw instant success, tho got a q, my lift is on the back side of my mouse bc i have small hands and i only use my thumb and pinky, is that fine?

[@Callahan1]

do you have a list of relevant mice that have a relatively high lift off distance (LoD)? Everything I'm looking at right now doesn't incorporate adjustable LOD or it's way too low, ETC. Back in the day zowie had some good LoD but it seems like companies are abandoning this kind of option which is really annoying.

[@driver694]

I feel like there are a Million Videos about which technique will make your aim the greatest thing since sliced bread, but the truth is you should go with what feels best for yourself. I 'forced' myself to play fingertip for a few months and it never felt as intuitive and natural as the Mix of Claw and Palm grip I have been using before. Videos like that can help try out new Things and help find the thing that is going to be perfect for you tho

[@GrimSanity]

I guess this will never work for me, the nails on my thumb are really wide, no matter how much i trim them down some off the nail always catches the pad and feels awful

[@shadowsift]

I thought you just aim and click ! ...!!! This is like gamer martial arts

[@fredars01]

I've been looking for a mouse where I can really just anchor my finger like that in front of the wheel G303 feels too small since i have big hands. I used to really like the g703 but it's a bit outdated at this point :/

[@Tlldes]

my issue is with the side buttons, i cant do this while also simultaneously hitting the side buttons

[@Yoshi92]

yup thats a problem with this gripstyle... I cant have any vital functions on the mouse sidebuttons due to that

[@ValentineNTT]

damn the gunz background music hits hard

[@mindnova7850]

How did I not realize this before???

[@LK272si]

1:59 this is the exact reason why i liked my $2 mouse and laser mice so much

[@shinobeFire]

@Struth Gaming . You might want to buy a Razer viper ultimate, Viper v2 pro or Deathadder V3/V2. You can experiment with asymmetric cut-off with these mice for this aiming technique.

[@StruthGaming]

Thanks, I ordered a DA V3 to better test this all out.

[@toridetherisingwind4135]

Is this exclusively for flicking and you leave the mouse on the desk when tracking?

[@Callahan1]

curious where do you put this technique with your new clawgrips mousemod?

[@ruleset]

that's how I always aimed!

[@ggn1]

This would help ppl who complain about having no control with a glass pad

[@MikeGrau0hr]

a thicc cloth pad would also help them...

[@bcsuperfan17]

Do you think having binds on your scroll wheel is bad for consistent aiming? I have weapon swap and jumping on it but I feel like aim would be more consistent if I keep my hand in its natural grip at all times

[@StruthGaming]

Using scroll wheel or side buttons will have some impact on aiming. Just becomes a tradeoff as to whether the slight performance hit is worth whatever you gain from having those closer binds. I personally prefer to not bind these to actions I would use while aiming in a fight, but aiming is all I really care about.

[@phantomthief6234]

soon as a did this my fingers already disliked me

[@SpawnofHastur]

Messed with this a little. Consistently worse scores compared to no finger and thumb contact on the mouse pad. Should I just give it more time, or focus on the fundamentals instead?

[@MikeGrau0hr]

if ur not used to a new technique why bother already comparing results with what ure used to? :D ofc ull score worse at first after any change to ur habits - give it more time.

[@okaycoop5856]

Do you think a glass mousepad would unlock full mouse control potential with this technique? I assume the mouse lift adjustment and downward pressure to control friction is directly determined by your mousepads friction and user skill. Or would a glass pad make this technique redundant because of the lack of friction? Hmm…

[@brandyyn]

ouchie glass shards in my fingies

[@okaycoop5856]

@@brandyyn good point

[@MikeGrau0hr]

i aim like that and i would never. especially with this tech i wanna use a thick pad so i can claw into it. theres more reasons to not go for hard pads tho.

[@StruthGaming]

I don't think so actually. With cloth/hybrid pads you get to press into the material which can be helpful. Glass pads love sticking to skin so the glide would likely be very choppy. Not to say it's impossible, but at least for me in humid Australia, the Skypad 3.0 doesn't work at all with it.

[@favournjoku7594]

you should try razer mice. Lift off distance can go up to 10mm

[@StruthGaming]

Have a DA V3 on the way to test this out.

[@zeshansyed8315]

Thanks for the great content. Hayate otsu xsoft is perfect for this technique and i realized this pad that putting pressure it give blasting balance of tracking and clicking. Awesome learning and content as always.

[@meettherandom4711]

Bro this has been my grip since my beginnings

[@Only1st_1337]

my Lod is extra low, when i hold mouse like that happens nothing cuz mouse didnt "saw" pad

[@StruthGaming]

That's so annoying.

[@SpyderXY]

I just got the skypad and i cant do this anymore hahah crap

[@Enthalhu]

do you need to lift the mouse to do this or can i have the feet and my fingers on the pad as I have issues lifting the mouse for an extended period

[@StruthGaming]

Sure, you don't actually need complete clearance. The sensation of reducing the weight of your mouse on the mousepad still goes a long way.

[@leeleo5925]

hey struth, a problem is that I use my side mouse buttons for keybinds in valorant- if I'm using my thumb as shown, then I've found that the thumb knuckle is too far away to hit mb4, and my fingertip is too far away to hit mb5 quickly. Is there a way around this?

[@StruthGaming]

When you get fast at regripping you may have enough time to hit the binds. Otherwise i'd just change up side button binds to not be something I need to use during a fight.

[@president8102]

stop using mouse binds, they make you lose your grip and mess up your aim.

[@Callahan1]

1:20 you said INOUE !

[@o0dontknow0o]

I'm a happy thumb rest user without this.

[@WattyClips]

Im so confused im looking at your hand and still cant get it right my mouse is different prolly why its a g502 lighspeed and it has like a thing at the thumb

[@Yoshi92]

yea you cant do it on the thumb side on G502 and similar thumbrest mice

[@blas4me50]

I have fallen in love with kbam gaming, I haven't used a controller in over a year now, I'm literally all thumbs.

[@Dat_Dude]

How do I use the extra side buttons on the mouse then? It seems like a trade

[@Yoshi92]

It is a trade indeed

[@AbdulAziz-iy3hb]

Hi mr. for an inconsistent aim like me. which always overshoot for aim while tracking, hipfire tracking issue. i would say i cant find my proper sens. and the ads i cant really decide default or reduce it. i know theres a lot of finding sens from people out there but i want to learn it from your way. Thank you.

[@StruthGaming]

Unfortunately I don't have a good repeatable method yet. It's something i'm working on figuring out though.

[@AbdulAziz-iy3hb]

@@StruthGaming its okay. Im looking forward to that day. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@RyaNGamingYTube]

Hello brother, Please make one video for DPI Settings!! huge req!

[@StruthGaming]

Roger that, it's on the list :)

[@berrigan5121]

This is a lot easier to do with the Zaunkoenig MK2. It promotes this grip and is only 23g

[@StruthGaming]

Would love to try that mouse.

[@voltex9885]

Untill now i always tought its normal to play like this lol i guess iam wierd

[@BIackSkillX]

If I lift my G303 just 1 mm it will stop tracking properly xD

[@rvD_869]

i'm still waiting about how to calm when gaming

[@drag1downbraindead553]

While you’re waiting here’s a couple of tips 1. Practice breathing exercises while trying difficult scenarios (honing in on this will assist you being less tense) 2. Stretch consistently 3. Listen to your body when you feel unnecessary tensing of your arm or hand. 4. Play out of your comfort zone the more you do this the more you are getting used to a surprise scenario and won’t be as jittery or flustered. I hope this somewhat helps until the video releases happy gaming!

[@rvD_869]

@@drag1downbraindead553 thank you so much!

[@sirbunny1953]

this was a secret? ive been doing this for so long lol

[@crazy_key]

carpal tunnel syndrome calls

[@Mage64]

What kind of mouse pad is that?😊

[@StruthGaming]

XrayPad Equate White

[@hezi5729]

I’ll stick with my normal grip thanks though

[@BioShocklt]

Tbh this doesnt sound optimal at this point you can just play with a drawing tablet, i also use howering method and my pen weight like few grams, RJN made video on it if.

[@ChasingAthleticism]

I tried this 2 day's ago when playing osu on maxed out DPI and this made me really inconsistent. Reducing pressure and relaxing my grip on the mouse during high DPI testing did reduce the jumps/friction point when a movement started from standstill. Is this testing everything shows up from tensed muscle jitter to dust on the mouse pad and lifting the mouse reduced most problems but I do lack stability when I have to lift my mouse.

[@lezzu]

Bro which mouse pad do u use?

[@StruthGaming]

Been using a X-ray Pad Equate White for about a year now, really liking it.

[@NiGoes]

Is this a reuploaded video cause I have seen this somewhere couple months ago

[@StruthGaming]

I made a similar video over on the KovaaK's channel that you may have watched.

[@NiGoes]

@@StruthGaming oh then yes it’s you ! Honestly yeah that video was great and the method really helped me a lot specially on glass mouse pads