3x3 Progression

[Duncan Kimmett]

I started cubing around May 2022 (6 months ago) and learned the beginner method and watched "How to Get Faster at the Beginner Method" by Jperm. Using that knowledge I started averaging 1:00 on the dot. After learning beginner/2 look CFOP I started averaging in the 40s and with some practice, the 35s. I learned full PLL to become sub-30 and learned advanced f2l to become sub-23. I then learned full OLL after struggling to become sub-20 which was successful since after that I started averaging 19. Now to the present day, I have practiced a lot with full CFOP and now average about 16. Is my progression good? I would love to know anything I could do to have faster progression. I recently started trying to get into the habit of nut just doing solves but doing slow solves and 2 gen too. I would love some advice.

PBs:

Single: 10.916
ao5: 12.868
ao12: 14.667
ao100: 16.349

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

10.589 PB Single! My old PB Has been standing for AGES. Phew.
U’ L2 B R2 F’ U2 F2 U2 F R2 D2 U2 R2 U F’ L R B’ L2 U’ B
Recreation:
x2 y’ //Inspection
L’ D F R’ F2 L2 D //Cross
L’ U L //F2L 1
y’ U2 L’ U L //F2L 2
y R U2 R’ U’ R U R’ //F2L 3
y U R U2 R’ U y L’ U’ L //F2L 4
U’ R U2 R’ U’ R U’ R’ //OLL
PLL SKIP
U2 //AUF

 

[Cubinginatree]

Wow congrats!

 

[scrubizilla]

That is pretty good progression for a begginner. Good luck

 

[abunickabhi]

Your 3x3 progression is very good.

 

[Burrito]

I started cubing around May 2022 (6 months ago) and learned the beginner method and watched "How to Get Faster at the Beginner Method" by Jperm. Using that knowledge I started averaging 1:00 on the dot. After learning beginner/2 look CFOP I started averaging in the 40s and with some practice, the 35s. I learned full PLL to become sub-30 and learned advanced f2l to become sub-23. I then learned full OLL after struggling to become sub-20 which was successful since after that I started averaging 19. Now to the present day, I have practiced a lot with full CFOP and now average about 16. Is my progression good? I would love to know anything I could do to have faster progression. I recently started trying to get into the habit of nut just doing solves but doing slow solves and 2 gen too. I would love some advice.

PBs:

Single: 10.916
ao5: 12.868
ao12: 14.667
ao100: 16.349

IF your F2L is fast enough (cross+f2l at the 11-13 sec mark), optimize last layer, and learn some ZBLLs or something

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

IF your F2L is fast enough (cross+f2l at the 11-13 sec mark), optimize last layer, and learn some ZBLLs or something

Thank you! I never realized how fast my cross+f2l was. I am average about 10-11 on cross + f2l, so I should get started on those zblls. Do you know where I could find some zbll algs?

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

That is pretty good progression for a begginner. Good luck

Thank you so much!

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

Your 3x3 progression is very good.

Thanks! I've been wondering since I want a sense of what area I am at. Thank you!

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

Wow congrats!

Thanks! My original pb had no skips and an accidental xcross so I'm unsurprised this beat it.

 

[brickinapresent]

Wow! yeah that is very good, ive been practicing on and off for ~6 months and avg like 47

 

[Lio2010]

Great Progression

 

[Kaedenthecuber]

bro 16 average in half a year. i took like 1 and a half years to get there. at these point, its all about practice and knowing what to improve on like reaction, lookahead or turning speed.

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

bro 16 average in half a year. i took like 1 and a half years to get there. at these point, its all about practice and knowing what to improve on like reaction, lookahead or turning speed.

I’ve been working on my look ahead while using high(er) tps and now average very low 16s. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

Wow! yeah that is very good, ive been practicing on and off for ~6 months and avg like 47

Thanks! Also, 47 is still awesome! You’re doing good too!

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

Great Progression

Thank you!

 

[NigelTheCuber]

bro 16 average in half a year. i took like 1 and a half years to get there. at these point, its all about practice and knowing what to improve on like reaction, lookahead or turning speed.

wait what

 

[Arcanist]

You

I started cubing around May 2022 (6 months ago) and learned the beginner method and watched "How to Get Faster at the Beginner Method" by Jperm. Using that knowledge I started averaging 1:00 on the dot. After learning beginner/2 look CFOP I started averaging in the 40s and with some practice, the 35s. I learned full PLL to become sub-30 and learned advanced f2l to become sub-23. I then learned full OLL after struggling to become sub-20 which was successful since after that I started averaging 19. Now to the present day, I have practiced a lot with full CFOP and now average about 16. Is my progression good? I would love to know anything I could do to have faster progression. I recently started trying to get into the habit of nut just doing solves but doing slow solves and 2 gen too. I would love some advice.

PBs:

Single: 10.916
ao5: 12.868
ao12: 14.667
ao100: 16.349

Your progression is pretty insane compared to mine. I've been cubing on off for about a year and only average 19

 

[Duncan Kimmett]

You

Your progression is pretty insane compared to mine. I've been cubing on off for about a year and only average 19

19 is definitely amazing! I think I just cube A LOT to get here. About 100 - 200 solves a day and 1-2 hours a day.

 

[icarneiro]

Yes, excelent progress! Good job.

it took me around 15 months to achieve these times, now i'm coming back after a 2 year break.