In today’s lesson, I’m teaching my student how to build true control when learning the C-stroke. Before touching the head, we start with a drill that focuses on finger control, not the wrist or forearm. By balancing the clipper in the hand and moving only the thumb and fingers, they learn how to open up the stroke just an inch or half-inch—perfect for removing that final line without creating new ones. Using the comb as a guide, we count the teeth so they stay locked into the exact area they’re