I'm aiming for sub-40 seconds on 3x3

[LeafeonSage]

I just learned intuitive F2L, and 2-look Oll and PLL. I average 7 seconds on cross, and I need improvement in F2L, OLL, and PLL. Please give me tips to improve.

 

[Chicken-Cuber]

Do slow solves and try to plan all of cross in inspection. Get intuitive f2l in your muscle memory and a way to get cross sub 3 is to plan it in inspection and then do it blind

 

[LeafeonSage]

Do slow solves and try to plan all of cross in inspection. Get intuitive f2l in your muscle memory and a way to get cross sub 3 is to plan it in inspection and then do it blind

Thanks!

 

[abunickabhi]

I just learned intuitive F2L, and 2-look Oll and PLL. I average 7 seconds on cross, and I need improvement in F2L, OLL, and PLL. Please give me tips to improve.

Try to solve the cross + 1 F2L pair blindfolded

 

[bldcuber314]

Try to solve the cross + 1 F2L pair blindfolded

I don't think cross + 1 is recommended for a sub 40 solver. I think what you know now can take you to sub 30 and probably further, so the main thing right now should be doing solves(and slow solves) to get comfortable with F2L.

 

[abunickabhi]

I don't think cross + 1 is recommended for a sub 40 solver. I think what you know now can take you to sub 30 and probably further, so the main thing right now should be doing solves(and slow solves) to get comfortable with F2L.

Yes I agree,

On the other hand, we do not want to induce bad habits.

It would be difficult to improve if the cuber never tries out xcross bld early on

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

what are the rest of your splits?

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

Yes I agree,

On the other hand, we do not want to induce bad habits.

It would be difficult to improve if the cuber never tries out xcross bld early on

XCross Bld should be reserved for prolly sub 25 at least. I think doing 1 look cross is enough for sub 40

I just learned intuitive F2L, and 2-look Oll and PLL. I average 7 seconds on cross, and I need improvement in F2L, OLL, and PLL. Please give me tips to improve.

for f2l, try to do some look ahead. it doesn't have to be a whole pair. just a corner or edge is fine. maybe also try to improve on your tps. I imagine that and effeciency might be slowing you down

 

[Hazel]

Yes I agree,

On the other hand, we do not want to induce bad habits.

It would be difficult to improve if the cuber never tries out xcross bld early on

It's an important habit, but overkill for this early on. I got to averaging sub-10 without often planning cross+1, though I don't particularly recommend waiting *that* long.

 

[LeafeonSage]

what are the rest of your splits?

What?

 

[LeafeonSage]

Update: 44.34 PB!!!

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

What?

time splits, like how long you take for Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL

 

[LeafeonSage]

Cross: ~8-9
F2L ~28-35
0LL: ~7-9
PLL: ~6-7

 

[CubeLite]

Cross: ~8-9
F2L ~28-35
0LL: ~7-9
PLL: ~6-7

You should work on your cross, do you still do daisy?

 

[LeafeonSage]

You should work on your cross, do you still do daisy?

No, I have severe inefficiency. I really need to improve in all of them though.

 

[CubeLite]

No, I have severe inefficiency. I really need to improve in all of them though.

Your cross should be sub 10 moves, and also if you are not, become dual color neutral

 

[LeafeonSage]

Your cross should be sub 10 moves, and also if you are not, become dual color neutral

I can solve on White/Yellow crosses without getting confused.

 

[CubingBeLike]

Cross: ~8-9
F2L ~28-35
0LL: ~7-9
PLL: ~6-7

F2L is most definitely holding you back, I would recommend time splits for sub-40 of about
Cross: 5 sec
F2L: 20 sec
Last Layer: 15 seconds

 

[CubingBeLike]

also, unrelated but how do you make a new post?

 

[LeafeonSage]

also, unrelated but how do you make a new post?

I forgot DX