What do you think of my Cross on bottom progression?

[Poke]

I have been practicing making the cross on the bottom for the Fridrich method.

My time used to be about 18 seconds. Now I can do something just as hard in about 8-10 seconds.

This took me 3 days to achieve. I am also wondering if you may have any hints on how to get the cross done faster. I can already move the bottom as well as the top to get the right colors positioned in the right place.

Thank you for reading.

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

You are allowed 15 seconds to inspect the cube before you begin your solve. First practice the cross with unlimited inspection time to plan out the cross. Next, do the same thing but solve the cross with your eyes closed. When you get good at that, then finally bring your inspection time down to under 15 seconds. (I need to follow this advice sometime. Right now, I use my 15 seconds inefficiently.)

 

[Poke]

Thank you, I will try this.

 

[mrbiggs]

Try to get your move count under 9 for 99% of solves. If you do this, you only need 2tps to get a 4 second cross.

 

[not_kevin]

Try to get your move count under 9 for 99% of solves. If you do this, you only need 2tps to get a 4 second cross.

You can get sub-8 for 99.5% of all crosses optimal (as a sidenote).

 

[jonny guitar]

Switching to the cross on bottom (from years and years of top) was one of the best things I have ever done to improve my time. I don't have any tricks other than practice practice practice but I can certainly tell you that any effort you put into to switching to bottom is well worth it.

 

[Poke]

I can get the cross in less than 8 moves, usually. It's just the time which is (literally) slowing me down.

While I am asking questions, should I try F2L or wait until my cross times go down.

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

I can get the cross in less than 8 moves, usually. It's just the time which is (literally) slowing me down.

While I am asking questions, should I try F2L or wait until my cross times go down.

Whatever you feel is best for you. All practice helps.