How do you memorize all 57 OLLs?

[CubeorCubes]

How do you memorize all 57 OLLs and how long did it take you?

 

[emolover]

You just do it.

 

[CubeorCubes]

is there a certain way you did it? like memorize a certain one one day and another the next

You just do it.

 

[god of rubic 2]

Learn the ones with all edges oriented, then learn easy, quick OLLs.

From there pick a certain number of OLLs to learn each day or week.

It took me a year to learn all of them, but then again, I just learnt them as I went along.

EDIT: I just finished learning all of them about last week.

 

[CubeorCubes]

okay nice ! What website did you use?

Learn the ones with all edges oriented, then learn easy, quick OLLs.

From there pick a certain number of OLLs to learn each day or week.

It took me a year to learn all of them, but then again, I just learnt them as I went along.

EDIT: I just finished learning all of them about last week.

 

[Cool Frog]

The more algs you learn, the easier it is to learn them.

 

[Escher]

Look for mirrors, and patterns (such as short, common sequences). Research what 'conjugation' means on the cubing wiki. OLLs are mostly very simple once you break them down, I think it's possible to learn a fairly common set of OLLs using about 12-16 distinct-ish algs.

Also, btw, search suneOLL. All OLLs can be solved with two sune variations.

 

[JasonK]

The more algs you learn, the easier it is to learn them.

Absolutely this.

If you want algs, the wiki is a great resource.

 

[god of rubic 2]

okay nice ! What website did you use?

I started out with Badmephisto's website looking for easier cases.

Then I started using the Speedsolving wiki for more difficult cases.

 

[ZeeK]

it sounds like lots of algorithms and yeah they are but its not that hard.
first you need to have time to practice for a about 5 to 10 minutes like 3 or 4 times a day ( if you can more better)
what you have to do is learn a few each day like about 4 or 5 per day (dont learn too much even if u think you can or have the time because it will get all mixed on your head
but you dont only practice the 4 of the day you also practice all the ones you learned days before but much more the ones of that day. and before going to bed try doing every one you know and just before finishing the 4 of the day and thats all. at the end you will know the 57 with muscle memory. =)

 

[tx789]

I still haven't finished OLL and I started just before my first comp


Learn them the same as other algs in their sub-sets

How did you learn your PLL it the same with shorter, different algs and there more of them

 

[Andreaillest]

Learn at least 2-3 a day. It will go by before you know it.
I printed the algs and on every solve I try to remember the alg and if I can't recall it I will look at the sheet to remind myself.
Look for patterns. I practice until I don't even have to think about the moves. My fingers just do it by muscle memory.

I personally really like Andy's print sheet. Easy to learn and has a lot of R and U heavy algs.
http://www.kungfoomanchu.com/guides/andy-klise-3x3x3-oll-v3.pdf

 

[Smiles]

Well you should start with 2 look OLL, which is what I did and most people do. This includes 3 cases to orient the edges, and 7 cases to orient the corners. That's already 10/57, so after that you only really have to learn 47.
A lot are mirrors, so as a learning process you could just mirror the algs instead of learning the other one until you've got all the OLLs down, then learn the other cases. Makes it easier for your brain.

It took me about 2 weeks to learn all of OLL, but longer than that to actually have them smooth and in my muscle memory.

You should learn some easy cases, there are a lot of videos for that. The best ways to learn are either by case, or algorithm.
By case is like, since many OLLs look similar, you can learn all the algs for those similar-looking cases. It's organized, and you can tell immediately whether or not you know that case.
By algorithm is probably faster, but the extremely similar algs could get jumbled in your brain. A lot of algs use the same triggers, such as R U R' U' or R' F R F' or R U2 R'. http://badmephisto.com/oll.php is a good site for learning by algorithm.

edit: the post above mine has a good source for learning by case.

 

[bgdgyfer]

I learned half from cyoubx`s website and half from cubewhiz. I learned 2 easy ones every day and after there was no more easy one`s I learned 1 once a day. I am still learning, I know 39 out of 57.

 

[CubeorCubes]

Well you should start with 2 look OLL, which is what I did and most people do. This includes 3 cases to orient the edges, and 7 cases to orient the corners. That's already 10/57, so after that you only really have to learn 47.
A lot are mirrors, so as a learning process you could just mirror the algs instead of learning the other one until you've got all the OLLs down, then learn the other cases. Makes it easier for your brain.

It took me about 2 weeks to learn all of OLL, but longer than that to actually have them smooth and in my muscle memory.

You should learn some easy cases, there are a lot of videos for that. The best ways to learn are either by case, or algorithm.
By case is like, since many OLLs look similar, you can learn all the algs for those similar-looking cases. It's organized, and you can tell immediately whether or not you know that case.
By algorithm is probably faster, but the extremely similar algs could get jumbled in your brain. A lot of algs use the same triggers, such as R U R' U' or R' F R F' or R U2 R'. http://badmephisto.com/oll.php is a good site for learning by algorithm.

edit: the post above mine has a good source for learning by case.

Thanks for you help. I do know some 1 look OLL and I do use 2 look in my solves. I average about 17-18s, I want to avg sub 16. Will 1 look help?

I learned half from cyoubx`s website and half from cubewhiz. I learned 2 easy ones every day and after there was no more easy one`s I learned 1 once a day. I am still learning, I know 39 out of 57.

Learn at least 2-3 a day. It will go by before you know it.
I printed the algs and on every solve I try to remember the alg and if I can't recall it I will look at the sheet to remind myself.
Look for patterns. I practice until I don't even have to think about the moves. My fingers just do it by muscle memory.

I personally really like Andy's print sheet. Easy to learn and has a lot of R and U heavy algs.
http://www.kungfoomanchu.com/guides/andy-klise-3x3x3-oll-v3.pdf

I still haven't finished OLL and I started just before my first comp


Learn them the same as other algs in their sub-sets

How did you learn your PLL it the same with shorter, different algs and there more of them

okay sweet! I didnt know cyoubx had OLL algs. Will try learning 2-3 easy ones

 

[MarcelP]

I created an OLL trainer (and renamed it in Alg trainer) because I wanted to learn all OLL's.

You can check the OLL's that you want to learn in the settings. Then it throws revert scrambles at you (the solution in a reverse). That way you can practice OLL's fast. I started out about 3 - 4 weeks ago. I knew only the 2 look OLL's. Today I know 28 OLL's. I have not trained OLL's in a while but I am about ready to continue the rest of them. Check my signature for the link.

 

[mark49152]

This is the order I learned OLL in, so far, although I'm still learning and am still slow. Probably it would make sense whatever speed you are.

1. Cross cases, for 2-look.
2. Dot cases, because these generally give the best turn saving compared to 2-look.
3. Other really quick and easy ones like T cases where I pick them up along the way and it takes no effort to remember.
4. Finally, I learned some really simple edge control, like when to use sledgehammer to force a cross case.

I won't bother learning the rest of OLL until sub-20 at least, as I figure my practice time is better spent on F2L, cross, or drilling TPS.

 

[peterbone]

How do you memorize all 57 OLLs and how long did it take you?

Try to think about how the corner edge pairs are broken and put back for each OLL. This will enable you to learn them based on knowledge you already have.

 

[Ninja Storm]

It's really easy to memo them. Just learn them whenever you want, and memorize as many as you want, until they're done.

...Maybe it's that attitude that caused my 8-month learning of OLLs. I'm lazy.

 

[uvafan]

Don't learn full OLL and switch to ZZ - if you already know full PLL then no more alg learning for you