Sub-20 with keyhole?

[JeffreyCStevens]

I'm currently averaging 29 with the Fridrich method. I don't know any algorithms for F2L though, so it's kind of noobish. My F2L takes between 15 and 20 seconds.

I'm thinking of doing the keyhole method. Would I be able to sub-20 with that?

I should note though that I'm not a D-layer hero (I suck at the D/D' fingertrick -,- my move is very inaccurate and always end up locking the cube).

 

[collinbxyz]

It is possible to get sub-20 with keyhole. I am quite close, and I haven't used it much. But I average 15 with Fridrich...

 

[NeedReality]

Yes it is possible, but in my opinion it probably isn't worth it as you are just limiting yourself. Keyhole can be incorporated into your CFOP solves for things like X-crosses, but to use it in every solve is a bit pointless (if you are going for speed in the long run).

Also, you don't need algs to impove your F2L - just practice. I don't know any algs for F2L and can still get Cross + F2L done in ~9 seconds; I'm sure others have gotten even faster without them.

 

[jms_gears1]

I'm currently averaging 29 with the Fridrich method. I don't know any algorithms for F2L though, so it's kind of noobish. My F2L takes between 15 and 20 seconds.

I'm thinking of doing the keyhole method. Would I be able to sub-20 with that?

I should note though that I'm not a D-layer hero (I suck at the D/D' fingertrick -,- my move is very inaccurate and always end up locking the cube).

I feel like you misunderstand the concept of keyhole.

First of all lets try and correct the idea that keyhole is a 'method'

Keyhole is just a technique to aid you with edge insertions during F2L.

Essentially its a way of taking advantage of a case where you dont have the entire first layer solved, but you do have an edge slot empty and the correct corner is in place.

As for sub-20 with only using the keyhole technique, I believe that Erik did a sub-20 beginners method without keyhole.

And to address your last point. Try and putting the cross on left if it might help. Then most of your insertions are RUL