Fast tapping is not the same as good timing. Learn to recognize a safe opening and let the moving target come to you.
Observe a full cycle
Try Knife Hit and read the controls before your first attempt. In a rotating-target challenge, watch the movement and occupied spaces before tapping. A gap that looks wide now may close by the time an action reaches it. Wait for a clear opportunity instead of following an automatic rhythm.
Reset after a change
If the target changes speed or direction, stop relying on the previous pattern and observe again. After a failed attempt, ask whether you acted early, late or into an already occupied space. Practice a few deliberate attempts, then pause. Repeated frantic taps make it harder to identify what needs changing.