oh my hand... :((

[tjtj_pr0]

i think my fingers are too short for OH (, i've tried R' a lot of time with ring or little finger but i failed to combine with U. for an example: i can't do R U R' U' with R' use ring or little finger. Can you give me some tips?

here is a video about my problem:

 

[nitrocan]

Try the pinky a bit more.

You could also hold the U layer firm with your index finger so that the R' doesnt lock up.

 

[James Ludlow]

I have this problem, even though I have quite big hands.

For me it stems from my complete ineptitude at OH

PS - I'm not saying your rubbish or anything, I'm just saying its probably not just the size of your hand.

 

[xXzaKerXx]

I'm just starting OH too, and I've a similar problem. Just tilt the cube towards z slightly and you should be able to reach to do R' with your pinky. I can do that, but I'm a bit slow, though. My problem is U. I can't push all the way. And your fingers aren't too short. Mine's shorter. It's just the matter of getting used to it.

 

[amostay2004]

Another way to do U is to use the back of your index finger to push FLU.

Your hand is relatively 'not small', in my opinion. Just practise.

 

[MrSupercubefreak]

Use small cube??But you have to practice alot!!Easy way to do is do like xXzaKerXx say.
P.S your fingers are not short!!

 

[riffz]

I suck at using pinky for R' as well. I'm gonna get a mini C and possibly start practicing OH if that works for me.

 

[Daniel Wu]

Hmmm. For R U R' U' I'd use my index finger because it's already right there after you push the U. And as far as actually doing R' better, just practice. Try tilting the cube different ways and just see what works for you. It took me 3 weeks or so to be able to do R' quickly with my pinky. You just have to get some strength in the finger.

 

[dannyz0r]

You're holding your cube too straight. Do a small fraction of a z rotation and you'll be able to reach

 

[FatBoyXPC]

Don't feel bad man, I have a mini A that I keep in my pocket for when I go out (work, to eat, etc) and I still can't OH for crap with it. I thought my fingers were too short but it's clearly not the problem. I'm just now able to do barely do a U :/

 

[tjtj_pr0]

@all: thanks!, especially xXzaKerXx, i will try my pinky more
@fatboyxpc: i think mini A is a solution, mini C is quite rigid

 

[Weston]

You're holding your cube too straight. Do a small fraction of a z rotation and you'll be able to reach

Exactly this.

 

[ssb150388]

Tilt the cube

 

[bluecloe45]

buy mini alpha or mini C

 

[blakedacuber]

MINI c are great!!also 'd try an fII i found it easier than a mini cube, my friend also agreed with the fII and she has tiny hands XP

 

[FatBoyXPC]

My main speedcube is an FII, but I still can't do a U (I do it w/my left hand). I find it easier to do U' in my right hand, but most of my algs are heavily right handed (although I find it quite easy to do mirror algs).