SpeedCubeReview
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So there are a few threads on this topic but most are old and not touching upon more specifics (at least that I can find).
I use Ortega method and can usually get the first layer set without a problem, but there are a few cases that stump me.
I will often have a bar set on the bottom layer, and another bar on a side face that is vertical. What I usually do is push that bar down to the bottom face which kicks one of the pieces out. Then I do a U2 and insert it into the empty corner. Is this they best way?
The most annoying case is when with one move on any face there is still no way to get a single bar (meaning pieces are all diagonal each other and stay that way with one move). I am sure there is a case by case basis, but I'm wondering if there are any tricks for this.
Are there any other patterns that are easy first layer lags that are easier than what someone would intuitively do?
I use Ortega method and can usually get the first layer set without a problem, but there are a few cases that stump me.
I will often have a bar set on the bottom layer, and another bar on a side face that is vertical. What I usually do is push that bar down to the bottom face which kicks one of the pieces out. Then I do a U2 and insert it into the empty corner. Is this they best way?
The most annoying case is when with one move on any face there is still no way to get a single bar (meaning pieces are all diagonal each other and stay that way with one move). I am sure there is a case by case basis, but I'm wondering if there are any tricks for this.
Are there any other patterns that are easy first layer lags that are easier than what someone would intuitively do?