[Help Thread] Finger Tricks Discussion and Help

[bonhomme]

This French site : http://www.francocube.com/deadalnix/fingertrick.php

 

[bundat]

Just doing the following will get you a long way (enough for sub-3 to sub-2 PLLs):

- wrist R and L turns
- use index finger for all U turns
(right index for U, right index followed by middle for U2, left index for U')
- index for F, right thumb for F'

Just do each step in your algorithms slowly while following those guidelines, and on a decent cube (any lubed storebought is enough) you'll find yourself magically doing fingertricks without trying.

 

[rahulkadukar]

Just doing the following will get you a long way (enough for sub-3 to sub-2 PLLs):

- wrist R and L turns
- use index finger for all U turns
(right index for U, right index followed by middle for U2, left index for U')
- index for F, right thumb for F'

Just do each step in your algorithms slowly while following those guidelines, and on a decent cube (any lubed storebought is enough) you'll find yourself magically doing fingertricks without trying.

Thanks man. I am a beginner and this simple advice really helped.

 

[ChromisElda]

Help with finger tricks for F and B face

I'm a fairly new speedcuber, averaging upper 30s.

The thing that I find slows me down most is not having a smooth transition when making moves that combine the F face and U face, or the B face and U face. Does anyone have any tips? Cause this seems to happen to me a lot when trying to F2l from different sides (to prevent y/y' moves) and during PLL.

Should I be looking for new algs or use different fingers? I usually use index fingers for U/F/B moves and don't know what I would use instead.

An example of what you would do in the following situation would be VERY helpful:

F2l that requires a L'UL to solve, but looking at it after a 'y' rotation to make the optimal solution: B'UB

 

[leeho]

I think doing the cube rotation would be quicker. I dont think there is any comfortable position for B or F that is quicker than L and R triggers. Instead of trying to reduce cube rotations using F and B try reducing them by using empty slots to pair up F2L pairs and slot them. If you find that you ever need to do an F or a B to slot in an F2L pair, I would just go ahead with the cube rotation. It seems quicker to me. XD

 

[JohnnyA]

A lot of the time I use d moves to move pieces into position and also move the slot to a place where I can insert with RUL. I never use B, I rarely use F. For LL algs, I don't use B, but for F I either do a "cube rotation" by doing r instead of L for instance, and then use U for F turns. Or, I use my right index finger to flick it.

In RUR'F'RUR'U'R'FR2U'R'U' I do (RUR') then push the F face with my right index finger which is in position after the UR'. For the R'F my right index finger is on BUR sticker and it pulls the F turn after the R'.

 

[ChromisElda]

@leeho: okay i'll stick to cube rotations, I just didn't know what people who got sub 20s averages did, cause by the looks of videos cube rotations barely existed. Thanks a lot!

@JohnnyA: d moves sound interesting, I'll experiment with them for a few days till I get used to it, thank you!

Btw, the example helps tons. Cheers!

 

[cookingfat]

I recently discovered using d and d' moves to move my empty slots around and it works good for me.

Sometimes for F' I use my right thumb to push the F face up from the bottom instead of using my left finger

 

[ChromisElda]

Okay, I've started using d and d' moves for the past few hours, and they work pretty well, just need to get more used to it so I don't use them unnecessarily!

 

[Inusagi]

If you can't do d or d', then you should take rotation instead (cause sometimes you have a case where you don't have to take a U turn first).

 

[chikato_tan]

finger trick problem

i`just only can finger trick U and R , so please tell me some tip to finger trick L B and D , thanks

 

[4Chan]

You can use your ring finger or pinky to do D or B, which ever you prefer.

 

[teller]

You're not ready for real fingertricks...go to http://www.cubewhiz.com/fingertricks.html and learn some basics.

 

[mr.onehanded]

I've been working on this one for a while and I finally got it, but I suppose this would be considered a U face finger trick wouldn't it?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/nairb978/IMG00017.jpg

 

[chikato_tan]

that`s awesome, i`am working on it , thanks

 

[Gurplex]

its easier if you find your own finger tricks or just watch some youtube video's. thats what i did

 

[tanapak1]

Finger Tricks
http://solvethecube.110mb.com/index.php?location=fingertricks

 

[cuberkid10]

I use my ring finger for D, and I rotate my hand clockwise and use my 1st finger to flick B. And I do L the same way I do R, except using my left hand instead.

 

[Dark_Cube]

Some Finger Tricks?

Hey guys. I just got a new DIY Cube which I jig-a-loo'ed and am breaking in. I was just wondering who to execute some fast moves. I know what the algorithm is I just dont know how to get faster at that algorithm. I may be holding my cube wrong etc. I can do R' U R' uber fast. but when it comes to anything with a F or F' or even R U R. I just dont know how to get fast at these!
Thanks in advance!

Edit: well I made a video which I will make a better one in the future but scroll down and click the link to tell me what I'm doin wrong haha! I know f2l is slow I'm working on it I've only been cubing for a month so am I doing good for this time I've had or am I behind? Tell me what you think! Thanks!

 

[thelurch1986]

Use your thumb for F' and your index finger to push down for F. Also if you hold your hand with your fingers resting on the top of the R side and your thumb on the bottom of the R side you can do R U R super fast with no re-grip. As you do your R use your index finger to push the U and continue into the second R, just practicing and getting used to solving will also help you develop your own finger tricks based on what feels best for you.