How to Measure and Improve Your Clicks Per Second (CPS)

In competitive PC games like Minecraft, League of Legends, and fast-paced shooters, your mouse clicking speed determines how fast you attack, build, or deploy abilities. Clicking speed is measured in **CPS (Clicks Per Second)**. While the average person clicks at 4 to 6 CPS, pro esports players can reach speeds of **12 to 20+ CPS** using advanced motor techniques. This guide shows you how to measure and improve your CPS speed.

1. Three Advanced Clicking Techniques

Standard clicking limits your speed because your finger muscles tire quickly. To click faster, practice these popular gaming methods:

• Jitter Clicking: You vibrate your forearm and hand muscles rapidly to twitch your index finger on the mouse button. This can yield **10 to 14 CPS** but requires training to maintain cursor aiming precision.
• Butterfly Clicking: You alternate clicking the left mouse button with two fingers (index and middle finger) in a continuous wave. This can reach **15 to 22 CPS** on mice with low de-bounce delay.
• Drag Clicking: You friction-glide your finger across the mouse texture, causing the switch to click dozens of times as your finger slides. Primarily used for Minecraft building, reaching **25+ CPS**.

2. Choosing the Right Mouse for High CPS

Not all mice support high click speeds. Some brand office mice feature stiff switches or high de-bounce delay filters that block rapid inputs. For best results, use a mouse with **Omron, Kailh, or Optical microswitches** and adjustable de-bounce settings (such as Glorious Model O or Roccat Kone).

3. Hand Positioning and Stretching

To avoid finger strain or RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), always warm up your hands and perform finger stretches before long clicking practice sessions. Use a comfortable claw or fingertip grip instead of a palm grip, as this leaves your fingers free to vibrate or bounce quickly.