Tried my hand at OH..literally..and ..

[ElderKingpin]

Rowe Hessler and Weston both have excellent tutorials on OH I think. Just practice a lot, it will take a while for your hand to get used to OH.

I just looked at Rowes tutorial and it is a *HORRIBLE* absolutely *HORRIBLE* tutorial. :fp

The only thing he explains is how to do basic U and R turns and some VERY fast incomprehensive tutorials. From a pedagogy standpoint that tutorial is downright horrid. He even apologizes for being confusing and not being able to properly explain what he is doing.
I don't know much about one-hand solving averaging barely under 2 minutes myself, but teh main problem about people who are good at cubing doesn't mean neccesarily that they are actually good at explaining what the hell they are doing - something that is by far more of a rule than an exception.

I would suggest badmephistos one-handed tutorial, even though he is probably not a good OH-cuber and has downright amaturish solvetimes he knows how to properly explain the methology and reasoning when solving one-handed in a way everyone can understand.
I would also suggest learning the Petrus method which according to my opinion is more suited for one-handed solves and it isn't that much of a big leap from Fridrich-method.

It may have been horrible to you, but at least he is trying to explain it instead of criticizing.

 

[Johan444]

Rowe Hessler and Weston both have excellent tutorials on OH I think. Just practice a lot, it will take a while for your hand to get used to OH.

I just looked at Rowes tutorial and it is a *HORRIBLE* absolutely *HORRIBLE* tutorial. :fp

The only thing he explains is how to do basic U and R turns and some VERY fast incomprehensive tutorials. From a pedagogy standpoint that tutorial is downright horrid. He even apologizes for being confusing and not being able to properly explain what he is doing.
I don't know much about one-hand solving averaging barely under 2 minutes myself, but teh main problem about people who are good at cubing doesn't mean neccesarily that they are actually good at explaining what the hell they are doing - something that is by far more of a rule than an exception.

I would suggest badmephistos one-handed tutorial, even though he is probably not a good OH-cuber and has downright amaturish solvetimes he knows how to properly explain the methology and reasoning when solving one-handed in a way everyone can understand.
I would also suggest learning the Petrus method which according to my opinion is more suited for one-handed solves and it isn't that much of a big leap from Fridrich-method.

It may have been horrible to you, but at least he is trying to explain it instead of criticizing.

Criticizing isn't bad. I've watched it once and what I got out of it was "how to" move the U and R layer. Maybe I'm not good enough to comprehend the rest.

 

[cincyaviation]

barely sub-2...

 

[ArcticxWolf]

I'm just about sub 1 minute, and I can't actually do the R' fingertrick properly in Weston/Rowe's video : (

 

[cincyaviation]

I'm just about sub 1 minute, and I can't actually do the R' fingertrick properly in Weston/Rowe's video : (

practice it on every solve for the next week or so, it gets easier fast

 

[jackdexter75]

Rowe Hessler and Weston both have excellent tutorials on OH I think. Just practice a lot, it will take a while for your hand to get used to OH.

I just looked at Rowes tutorial and it is a *HORRIBLE* absolutely *HORRIBLE* tutorial. :fp

The only thing he explains is how to do basic U and R turns and some VERY fast incomprehensive tutorials. From a pedagogy standpoint that tutorial is downright horrid. He even apologizes for being confusing and not being able to properly explain what he is doing.
I don't know much about one-hand solving averaging barely under 2 minutes myself, but teh main problem about people who are good at cubing doesn't mean neccesarily that they are actually good at explaining what the hell they are doing - something that is by far more of a rule than an exception.

I would suggest badmephistos one-handed tutorial, even though he is probably not a good OH-cuber and has downright amaturish solvetimes he knows how to properly explain the methology and reasoning when solving one-handed in a way everyone can understand.
I would also suggest learning the Petrus method which according to my opinion is more suited for one-handed solves and it isn't that much of a big leap from Fridrich-method.

Your stupidity was very hilarious. Rowe made an awesome tutorial and because I used his and faz's and weston's advice. I went from 2 min solves to a pb: of 32 sec in a few days. So it is you who sucks at understanding their very simple tips. So think before you say stupid stuff next time...

Just felt like saying that.

 

[Akuma]

Your stupidity was very hilarious. Rowe made an awesome tutorial and because I used his and faz's and weston's advice. I went from 2 min solves to a pb: of 32 sec in a few days. So it is you who sucks at understanding their very simple tips. So think before you say stupid stuff next time...

Just felt like saying that.

Even Rowe HIMSELF apologizes for sucking at explaining what he is doing; it's more than the evidence I need to prove my argument that his tutorial is downright horrid. If the one explaining to you even admits his own fault at being bad at teaching then the flaw is entirely obvious.
Read the entire thread again before being a flaming asshat, I am not the only one that thinks Rowes tutorial as bad. I can't say much about the other tutorials you mention since I haven't seen them myself but as far as Rowes tutorial goes, if you can even call it a tutorial; just proves my point that most good cubers out there are very very bad at explaining from a pedagogy standpoint. Look at Erik Akkersdijks tutorials if you know what I mean.

Grow up.

 

[Anthony]

Akuma: When it comes to OH, there isn't a whole lot to teach in a "tutorial." Rowe briefly shows how he turns the cube and that's all there really is to it. After that, it's just about practicing so that your hand gets used to it.

 

[Weston]

In OH, some people only do RU turns and just do rotations to do other moves. That's not what I do, but it explains why Rowe only showed how he does those moves.

It's always nice/surprising to see people suggesting my tutorial though.

 

[rubiknewbie]

I learn from Brian Loftus' site and videos. I gotta check out Rowe Hessler's tutorial!

 

[qqwref]

I don't know much about one-hand solving averaging barely under 2 minutes myself, but teh main problem about people who are good at cubing doesn't mean neccesarily that they are actually good at explaining what the hell they are doing - something that is by far more of a rule than an exception.

Seems pretty obvious that good cubers would have nothing to offer total beginners - and at two minutes you are very much a beginner at the event. I averaged two minutes my first day attempting OH - as you can see in my competition record if you want The thing is, it takes some time to be really good, so anyone who's seriously good has been skilled for a while, and won't understand what it was like to have absolutely no clue what they were doing. If you have no idea how to do an event, you want to either go for the most basic tutorials (made by people who DO remember what it was like to be a total newcomer to the event, of course) or go with the route of watching the method/technique of good cubers and practicing until you can more or less copy that at a slower speed.

The thing is, though, there IS a reason good cubers routinely ask better ones for advice. If you have already have a good understanding of the event, but you're having trouble progressing, some improved technique or better algorithms can help a great deal, and that's what really fast cubers like Rowe or Erik can provide. They will generally have tried a bunch of techniques, and many algorithms, and can show you what they've found to be the best and to allow the very fast times they get. I'd consider any tutorial made by a top cuber to be more advanced, and not really suitable for anyone who is just starting off. Also, keep in mind that being a top cuber requires speed, not teaching skill, so you can't really expect the best cubers to all also be good at making tutorials. You're just not going to see the kind of editing and preparation as you will from someone whose claim to fame is tutorials alone. Still, watching a ten-minute tutorial from one of the best cubers is at least as good as just talking to them about the event in question for ten minutes - and that's already valuable. You can get down to 40 seconds or so with any basic technique, but if you're looking to get to 20 or less you need information that you just can't get from someone who isn't near that level.

tl;dr: If you want to learn how to get started with an event, asking one of the best cubers is not the best idea. But if you're decent and want to improve, they are the best resource.

 

[a small kitten]

OH takes a lot of physicality; especially if you just starting the event. It takes time to be able to do turns like R' and U if you are using your left hand. Just be patient, practice consistently and don't get hurt.

I would also recommend practicing 2 gen solves in addition to normal solves. Just scramble using Rs and Us and then solve it OH. It helps you practice connecting the moves together.

Also, a lot of 2H algs are very frustrating to use for OH. Try to find some new algs. There are a lot of videos on YouTube that actually show you how to execute last layer algs.

 

[joey]

Akuma: Rowe didn't need to make a video at all, so just deal with what he gave you.

 

[CuBeOrDiE]

Well I just started OH myself 1-2 weeks ago and so far I average 45 seconds. I would suggest using a stress ball to strengthen your fingers. Then, work on look-ahead A LOT. And if you are using Fridrich, do a lot of cube rotations. Remember in OH solves you mainly turn 2 sides; so ensure that you use appropriate finger tricks. Look at Rowe's tutorial from the fiveawesomecubers channel on youtube. peace

 

[zachtastic]

For OH, if you're just starting out, try using 4LLL instead. The algs will be easier and you *should* know them much better. You probably don't want to watch Rowe's "tutorial" because other than showing how he turns it is mostly example solves, which will probably not be helpful to you at this point. Just search youtube for, "how to turn OH", or something similar, and practice until your hand hurts, stretch, then practice some more.

...unless your hand/wrist really hurts. In which case you should stop.

 

[Daniel Wu]

And if you are using Fridrich, do a lot of cube rotations.

Why would you want to do that?

 

[a small kitten]

I think he meant "don't be afraid to use slightly more cube rotations".

 

[Weston]

I think he meant "practice cube rotations."

 

[CuBeOrDiE]

And if you are using Fridrich, do a lot of cube rotations.

Why would you want to do that?

when OH solving, you mainly use only 2 sides. with fridrich, you normally use 3 or 4. so to access more sides, you must cube rotate and change your two generators. but these cube rotations should be flowing. and just look at professional OH solvers who use fridrich, you'll see what i mean

 

[jackdexter75]

Your stupidity was very hilarious. Rowe made an awesome tutorial and because I used his and faz's and weston's advice. I went from 2 min solves to a pb: of 32 sec in a few days. So it is you who sucks at understanding their very simple tips. So think before you say stupid stuff next time...

Just felt like saying that.

Even Rowe HIMSELF apologizes for sucking at explaining what he is doing; it's more than the evidence I need to prove my argument that his tutorial is downright horrid. If the one explaining to you even admits his own fault at being bad at teaching then the flaw is entirely obvious.
Read the entire thread again before being a flaming asshat, I am not the only one that thinks Rowes tutorial as bad. I can't say much about the other tutorials you mention since I haven't seen them myself but as far as Rowes tutorial goes, if you can even call it a tutorial; just proves my point that most good cubers out there are very very bad at explaining from a pedagogy standpoint. Look at Erik Akkersdijks tutorials if you know what I mean.

Grow up.

Grow up? I'm not the one who made a silly post. The fact that YOU didn't understand it does't make it a bad tutorial. That was my point. ( sorry for the bump.) and I did read the thread douchepop. I didn't flame. I merely stated that your post made me kinda mad. Btw the "pros" at cubing don't have to give tutorials to dipsticks like you.