F2L question

[jms]

It's totally normal for F2L to get worse before it gets better.

I'm so glad you said that.

The way I think about it, there are really only two basic ways of setting up the pair to be inserted. They can be split apart with the top colors being different or they can be connected with the top and side colors matching.

The goal is to set up the pair for insertion. If they are both already in the top layer, you either have to split them up or connect them depending on which way they are facing. If one of the pieces is stuck in an edge, you line up the top piece when you bring it up so you can insert it afterwards.

That's an oversimplified view, but it's a better way to look at it than a large collection of different cases.

I think you're right. I should focus on the basic cases and not try to overcomplicate things too quickly.

Hopefully my F2L will get faster in time.