What Does 3 Look Last Layer Mean?

[alltooamorous]

Sorry if this has already been answered. I've searched the forum, but I haven't gotten a clear idea of what it really means. Appreciate it if someone could answer this for me. Thanks in advance.

 

[amateurguy]

A 3 Look Last Layer, or shortened to 3LLL, means you solve the last layer using a maximum of 3 algorithms. In this case, OLL is done in 2 steps (Edges then Corners) and then a single PLL permutes everything. Thus, 3 algorithms. This is a stepping stone to 2LLL (single OLL + single PLL) I believe.

Think about the '3 Look' as 'you only need to look at the last layer 3 times' to solve it. Hope you understand that!

 

[alltooamorous]

Ooohhh now I completely understand it. Thanks a lot. So if for say, someone uses 4 algorithms, then it would be called a 4 look last layer?

 

[AvGalen]

Ooohhh now I completely understand it. Thanks a lot. So if for say, someone uses 4 algorithms, then it would be called a 4 look last layer?

Almost correct. It is not about the amount of algorithms, it is about how many times you have to look at the cube. There is a slight difference.

I think you can find all the information you like here: http://speedsolving.com/showpost.php?p=6815&postcount=4