Looking Ahead

[nitrocan]

I am averaging a little below 30 seconds, and I want to know what looking ahead really is all about. My ll is not so much of a problem, its mostly about 5-7 seconds. what I really need is a fast f2l. Today, I had this solve that I could actually see the other f2l pair and manage to think what to do with it before even placing the pair i was working on, at the end it was a sub 20 solve which is great for me. But I never managed to do that again, I look ahead, sometimes I see a corner but keep looking for the edge, or the opposite, I never quite get the hang of it. I know , practice practice and practice but some advice is cool sometimes.

 

[McWizzle94]

I am averaging a little below 30 seconds, and I want to know what looking ahead really is all about. My ll is not so much of a problem, its mostly about 5-7 seconds. what I really need is a fast f2l. Today, I had this solve that I could actually see the other f2l pair and manage to think what to do with it before even placing the pair i was working on, at the end it was a sub 20 solve which is great for me. But I never managed to do that again, I look ahead, sometimes I see a corner but keep looking for the edge, or the opposite, I never quite get the hang of it. I know , practice practice and practice but some advice is cool sometimes.

First, start with a pair. Try to place that pair in its slot blindfolded. Once you get comfortable with doing that, do a pair (very very slow), and then look around for the next 2 pieces. You should be concentrating on finding the 2 pieces, rather than having one eye track the current pair. As you get comfortable with that, slowly increase your speed. I hope I helped.

 

[Rama]

At Dutch Masters you can see me in action with slow turning.
I constantly do that.
Edouard is also gonna be there, you will just love his style.

I'll explain it to you personally wich is easier at DM.

 

[tim]

At Dutch Masters you can see me in action with slow turning.
I constantly do that.
Edouard is also gonna be there, you will just love his style.

I'll explain it to you personally wich is easier at DM.

Yeah, your slow turning is awesome . Your video actually inspired me to turn slow and it helped a lot. (You were my 3x3 judge at Belgian Open and said something like "i like that cubing style" )

 

[nitrocan]

i cant wait to meet you guys at dm. maybe i'll catch a spark or something and crush that 20 sec barrier

EDIT: I just tried turning much slower than usual, and got a sub 20 solve at the second try! (19.97)

EDIT2: And now a 18.78! wtf lol