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Is it normal for my middle finger to hurt after my first snap?

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Your fingers aren't used to this kind of movement, since this is the first time you snapped. As you keep doing it, your fingers will get used to it and you will be able to do it with ease and without pain.

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I keep trying, but I am a little scared that my fingers will break. I really want to, but I am scared. What should I do?

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Snapping will not, in any way, do any damage to your hand. I have been snapping since I was three and my hands feel fine. In fact, I'm the fastest typer in my class!

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How do I make my snap louder?

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There's no special technique, but it helps if your hands are not damp or sweaty.

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I tried it, but I can snap better with my left hand than my right, even though I write with my right. Is that normal?

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Yes! Just because you use a hand to write doesn't mean it will be your dominant hand that will do everything for the rest of your life! Most people actually find it easier to snap with their left hand!

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Why can I snap with my left hand, but not with my right (dominant hand)?

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This happens with some people because we use our dominant hand more and it become tired, and you have to relax your fingers to be able to do it.

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What if my fingers are bony?

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You can still snap! Snapping works for everyone, with practice.

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I kept trying to snap, and I did it loud once. I shook my hand doing it. Afterward, my middle finger started to hurt. Are fingers hurting normal?

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Don't put too much pressure on your fingers so you don't hurt yourself.

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Can I do this at any age?

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Yes. You can snap with your fingers at any age.

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I can click my finger but how do I make it louder?

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If you practice, you may be able to get better at it (and therefore make it louder), but also be sure that your hands are dry, and that you're not pressing your fingers together too hard.

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I find that I am able to get a better sound when snapping with my pinkie, and it feels more natural. Is this common?

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Yes! It's different for everybody, so if it works for you, don't worry about it. It does for many others too!

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How do I do it quickly?

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Keep practicing until you get really good, and then work on doing it with speed. You will be snapping like lightning in no time at all!

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How can I do this with my right hand?

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Try mastering it with your left hand first, then try it on your right hand the same way.

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All I can make is a small tapping noise, am I doing something wrong?

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I had this problem for decades - turns out, I was doing it wrong (I wasn't bringing down my ring finger). Follow the instructions above exactly, and it should work. I did my first real snap this morning!

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It just doesn't happen. What am I doing wrong?

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You are probably using the wrong hand or you may be too young. Don't worry, it takes practice.

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How do I snap with my feet?

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This is almost impossible to do, but I suppose if you were able to make one of your toes slide across another very quickly, then it would snap.

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It just sounds like wisps of air when I try to snap, and I'm at an age where it's common to know how. Everyone tries to teach me how but I can never do it. What should I do?

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You can do it. Practice makes perfect, and everyone learns at their own pace. This is how you sound when you start out. Just keep practicing, and you will succeed.

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Can this damage my hand, like cracking my knuckles does?

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No - as long as you do it properly. If you follow these instructions, you cannot do serious damage to your hands in any way.

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It makes literally no noise. Help?

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Snapping your fingers takes time and practice, like whistling and clicking your tounge. You won't be able to do it at first. Practice.

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Will Thanos notice me if I snap really loudly while chasing Hulk?

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Probably! If you have thick fingers it can be possible, shake your hand and then snap!

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Why is it that I can only snap with my left and not my right hand (my dominant hand)?

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Your dominant hand won’t always work with everything. You may have practiced less on your right hand and need more practice on it.

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is it possible to not be physically able to snap?

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Yes, it is. People with arthritis, for example, can't snap because the joints in their fingers don't work properly.

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I have been trying to snap for years. I have tried all of these methods, and none of them work. Is there anything else that was not covered in this article that would work?

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You need to snap with technique. It is quite possible you are snapping too hard, in which case, try snapping with less force, then eventually increasing it to more!

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Is it okay to have small red dots on my middle finger after a lot of snapping?

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There should not be multiple red dots, only an area of red. However, it may be plausible. Consult your doctor if you think this is abnormal for you.

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It gives me a small snap noise, is that how it's supposed to be?

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This is largely a matter of strength. If your snap is "small," you may need to build up your hand and wrist muscles a little.

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