Hand for OH

[Lt-UnReaL]

Most people use the left hand for OH cubing, because most algorithms have a lot of R and U turns in them, and they are easier to perform with the left hand.

Did you read these posts?

Why does everyone talk about mirroring algorithms?

I don't really understand it, either. Making half a z' is very quick and basically transforms UR-algs to UL-algs. I use both types of algs depending on the case and don't really have preference.

But I also think that mirroring is trivial, so even if you can't perform UR-algs quickly with your right hand, it's not a good reason to use left instead.

 

[Steve]

I'm right handed and use my left hand for OHing. It just feels more natural. My right hand is completely retarded.

 

[deathbypapercutz]

Use whatever hand you want.
I just happen to be a lefty if I was right handed I would probably be using that hand.

Awesome, I'm a lefty too! I do OH with my left, although for 2H I'm a complete right-handed turner; can't turn with my left at all. I guess when I just started cubing I turned with my right, and got used to it.

 

[jackolanternsoup]

Must be the algs... Lol I used to like using my left for turning 2H algs too... like for U2.. And I relished the idea of doing f2l stuff with my left..

But for OH my left hand just can't seem to take it. It's like it's lame or something. Just dies after one solve and I can barely do R' turns with my left pinky..

 

[fanwuq]

I don't get how some people mention their dominant hand becomes lame for OH. I find both hands exactly the same. I randomly switch in between, but to save energy for 2H solving, I use the hand I use mainly for holding in 2H (left).
Does anyone else feel a little awkward to do 2H right after a few OH averages?

 

[jackolanternsoup]

yeah i do... and i automatically become slower for 2h.. so now i don't bother with 2h very much except for sunday contest

 

[Smartyy]

Although I'm a total newbie to OH solving and started two days ago and my opinion probably doesn't count
I use either one of my hands for OH solving.. I'm ambidextrous although I use my left hand more for writing, I OH solve literally with whichever hand is closest to the cube (atm my left)
XD
EDIT: Is that allowed at WCA competitions? Switching hands whilst doing an avg of 5?

 

[coopersacatfilms]

Yea I am left handed and most 2H Algorithms have R in them for right handers however left OH handers can do them eaiser than right OH handers. so if you could train your left hand to be OH it would be an advantage to you so you wouldn't have to think about mirroring it.

 

[fanwuq]

EDIT: Is that allowed at WCA competitions? Switching hands whilst doing an avg of 5?

Yes, I think. I don't remember if I did it. I switched cubes for sure though. It didn't help. I couldn't OH after getting a lot better at 2H at the competition.