4x4 help

[cubED5799]

I would like to get sub 1:30 on 4x4 by the end of 2023 but I am struggling to improve
i average about 2:30 on the meilong 4x4 using reduction
any tips?

 

[sDLfj]

I only average about 1:30-1:40, but for me, it helped a ton to just practice. I know you hear it a lot, but if you do an average of 5 per day, your times will improve.
Is your cube magnetic? If it's not, switching to a magnetic one will be a huge difference.
I also recommend switching to the yau method, it's basically the same as redux except you make cross edges in between the first 2 and last 4 centers instead of in edge pairing.

For me personally I think big cubes (5x5-7x7) helped with recognizing edge pieces quickly and tricks to pair them.
You don't need to learn 4x4 algorithm sets for the last layer, but I often executed PLL algorithms, and then had to do parity, and then another PLL algorithm. I started using R U R' U' [PLL Parity] U' R U' R' when the last layer was solved except for two flipped edges in the front and right (diagram attached). I don't know if this will help you, but it's a really easy algorithm to learn, and it saved me about 5 seconds every other solve.

Also, what do you average on 3x3?

 

[Isaiah Scott]

Id say, averaging 1:05 on 4x4 myself, working on lookahead during edges especially, and being able to plan at least 1.5 centers is good for your level. I hope this helps, and good luck!

 

[Jorian Meeuse]

using reduction

This does give a clue as to what to do.

(Learn Yau)

 

[cubED5799]

I average around 25-30 secs on 3x3
I mainly struggle with the recognition of the first 3-4 edges in edge paring

I only average about 1:30-1:40, but for me, it helped a ton to just practice. I know you hear it a lot, but if you do an average of 5 per day, your times will improve.
Is your cube magnetic? If it's not, switching to a magnetic one will be a huge difference.
I also recommend switching to the yau method, it's basically the same as redux except you make cross edges in between the first 2 and last 4 centers instead of in edge pairing.

For me personally I think big cubes (5x5-7x7) helped with recognizing edge pieces quickly and tricks to pair them.
You don't need to learn 4x4 algorithm sets for the last layer, but I often executed PLL algorithms, and then had to do parity, and then another PLL algorithm. I started using R U R' U' [PLL Parity] U' R U' R' when the last layer was solved except for two flipped edges in the front and right (diagram attached). I don't know if this will help you, but it's a really easy algorithm to learn, and it saved me about 5 seconds every other solve.

Also, what do you average on 3x3?

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[Abram Grimsley]

I average sub-1 and the advice many people have given to me is learn yau, watch example solves, and practice.

 

[cubED5799]

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