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  • Question
    Is it normal for my middle finger to hurt after my first snap?
    KittenCake79
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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?
    KittenCake79
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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!
  • Question
    How do I make my snap louder?
    Community Answer
    There's no special technique, but it helps if your hands are not damp or sweaty.
  • Question
    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?
    KittenCake79
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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)?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What if my fingers are bony?
    Community Answer
    You can still snap! Snapping works for everyone, with practice.
  • Question
    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?
    Community Answer
    Don't put too much pressure on your fingers so you don't hurt yourself.
  • Question
    Can I do this at any age?
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can snap with your fingers at any age.
  • Question
    I can click my finger but how do I make it louder?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    I find that I am able to get a better sound when snapping with my pinkie, and it feels more natural. Is this common?
    KittenCake79
    Community Answer
    Yes! It's different for everybody, so if it works for you, don't worry about it. It does for many others too!
  • Question
    How do I do it quickly?
    KittenCake79
    Community Answer
    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!
  • Question
    How can I do this with my right hand?
    wikiHow Contributor
    Community Answer
    Try mastering it with your left hand first, then try it on your right hand the same way.
  • Question
    All I can make is a small tapping noise, am I doing something wrong?
    Community Answer
    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!
  • Question
    It just doesn't happen. What am I doing wrong?
    Community Answer
    You are probably using the wrong hand or you may be too young. Don't worry, it takes practice.
  • Question
    How do I snap with my feet?
    KittenCake79
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    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?
    KittenCake79
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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.
  • Question
    Can this damage my hand, like cracking my knuckles does?
    Community Answer
    No - as long as you do it properly. If you follow these instructions, you cannot do serious damage to your hands in any way.
  • Question
    It makes literally no noise. Help?
    KittenCake79
    Community Answer
    Snapping your fingers takes time and practice, like whistling and clicking your tounge. You won't be able to do it at first. Practice.
  • Question
    Will Thanos notice me if I snap really loudly while chasing Hulk?
    Ava Hughes
    Community Answer
    Probably! If you have thick fingers it can be possible, shake your hand and then snap!
  • Question
    Why is it that I can only snap with my left and not my right hand (my dominant hand)?
    Ava Hughes
    Community Answer
    Your dominant hand won’t always work with everything. You may have practiced less on your right hand and need more practice on it.
  • Question
    is it possible to not be physically able to snap?
    Joshua
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is. People with arthritis, for example, can't snap because the joints in their fingers don't work properly.
  • Question
    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?
    Community Answer
    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!
  • Question
    Is it okay to have small red dots on my middle finger after a lot of snapping?
    Dean Alan Summer
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    It gives me a small snap noise, is that how it's supposed to be?
    Community Answer
    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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