I need a new method.

[BLKKROW]

Right now I am doing the basic LBL method.

I can F2L, which has lead me to my best time of 35s, with an average of 40-55s.

I want to add a new challenge, I have been reading a browsing for a couple of days. It seems that OLL/PLL is a way to go, but is there a little step before that?

Something that I can work on that does not have a lot of algorithms but can help me improve my time now, and get me ready for OLL/PLL?

 

[Jaycee]

Do you know 2-Look OLL and 2-Look PLL? If you don't, learn those.

Also, for future reference, use the One Answer Question Thread for things like this.

 

[5BLD]

Try out all the 'main methods'; Petrus, Roux, CFOP, ZZ.
If you'd like to use OLL and PLL, then go for CFOP.
Otherwise ZZ and Petrus use some sort of last layer,

 

[MostEd]

you mean sub step?

then yeah go learn 4LL 2L OLL and 2L PLL

 

[Escher]

Right now I am doing the basic LBL method.

I can F2L, which has lead me to my best time of 35s, with an average of 40-55s.

I want to add a new challenge, I have been reading a browsing for a couple of days. It seems that OLL/PLL is a way to go, but is there a little step before that?

Something that I can work on that does not have a lot of algorithms but can help me improve my time now, and get me ready for OLL/PLL?

Practice can help you now

Something that might help your general piece understanding would be to do some blockbuilding, Petrus style. Just intuitively solve as much of the cube as you can without resorting to pairs/cross. Also research keyhole method, it'll save you a few moves during f2l.

The main difference between you and someone around 25s average is recognition, just try to identify pieces faster without rushing or getting in a muddle.

It's also important to know 4-look LL at your point. Don't worry too much about turning fast, just try to turn smooth.

 

[BLKKROW]

Practice can help you now

Something that might help your general piece understanding would be to do some blockbuilding, Petrus style. Just intuitively solve as much of the cube as you can without resorting to pairs/cross. Also research keyhole method, it'll save you a few moves during f2l.

The main difference between you and someone around 25s average is recognition, just try to identify pieces faster without rushing or getting in a muddle.

It's also important to know 4-look LL at your point. Don't worry too much about turning fast, just try to turn smooth.

Thanks for all the responses.

Yeah I am practicing recognition, and smooth turns and not speed. I am also trying to practice finger flicks, instead of turning my whole hand. The hard part is I am still using a standard Rubiks cube. I am looking to purchase something smother as soon as possible.

 

[Cube Equation]

Yeah I am practicing recognition, and smooth turns and not speed. I am also trying to practice finger flicks, instead of turning my whole hand. The hard part is I am still using a standard Rubiks cube. I am looking to purchase something smother as soon as possible.

You should be able to average at least sub-30 with a storebought. I myself use one and average about 25 seconds with full CFOP when the cube is properly lubricated. I am sure you have the potential to achieve more.

Having said that, it wouldn't hurt to purchase a DIY.