Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

2009-07-02T16:24:27Z

Krazedkat:

Here we present some ideas as to how to break 15 seconds consistently with the Fridrich method. This is not the only way. These steps are just recommendations.

== Using the Fridrich Method ==
Reaching 15-second averages may be obtained via the following tips -- to be performed in chronological order.

# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the Rubik's cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom or left (right if you're left handed), not the top. It ''will'' help you out later.
#* Learn how to [[Lubrication|lubricate]] your cube.
#* Use a timer, such as an [[Web-based Software#Web-based Timers|online timer]] or a [[PC Software#Standalone Timers|PC timer]] to see your progression.
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k-xbcAMfWwM Badmephisto's YouTube Tutorial on F2L].
#* Your times will temporarily get worse, but after a few weeks of practicing, they will rapidly become better.
#* Practice F2L -- practice a lot. There is no way around F2L, and you will have to master it to get very fast.
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying a [[Cubes#Cubes|DIY Cube]]. Assuming look-ahead is good, focusing on speed might be important now.
# Learn full (1-look) [[OLL]].
#* 57 algorithms. Don't learn them too quickly, otherwise recognition will be impeded upon. But don't learn them too slowly; try to learn ''consistently''. Steady, slow or fast, will always win the race.
# Look into [[advanced F2L techniques]], such as the [[extended cross]] (also known as ''X-cross''), or other extensions to the Fridrich Method, such as [[COLL]] for suitable LL cases..

== External links ==
For a more detailed description that closely parallels the one above, refer to one of the following pages written by members of the Speedsolving forum:
* [http://www.cubefreak.net/speedcubing.html Macky's Guide]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 Speedsolving Forum's ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* [http://masterthecube.com/forums/index.php?topic=1008.0 Masterthecube Forum's ''From noober cuber to UBER CUBER'' guide]

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