Grip and posture for left‑handers
Keep the wrist neutral and let the elbow glide. Many left‑handers benefit from a slightly higher elbow and a relaxed tripod grip to reduce drag. If ink smearing is an issue, tilt the page or device clockwise a few degrees.
Rotation and direction
Rotate the canvas clockwise so the first quadrant feels open. Many left‑handers prefer drawing counter‑clockwise, but alternate directions to avoid bias. A small rotation often adds 3–5 points to the score by putting your strongest arc early.
Device‑specific strategies
- Phone/Tablet: Use a matte protector; anchor the pinky lightly to guide arcs.
- Stylus Tablet: Disable palm‑rejection issues with proper settings; zoom slightly for medium radius.
- Mouse/Desktop: Lift the wrist and move from elbow/shoulder; a desk mat reduces jitter.
Lefty‑focused drills
- Lefty Clock (3 min): Emphasize the first quadrant after rotation; alternate directions every rep.
- Center Lock (3 min): Train equidistance to the dot—critical for avoiding left‑pull drift.
- Closure Blend (3 min): Aim through the start; resist last‑second braking.
A two‑week lefty plan
Five sessions per week, 10–12 minutes each. Week 1 focuses on rotation comfort and centering. Week 2 adds closure and mixed radii. Expect noticeably cleaner arcs and fewer smears in daily sketching.