Yau method

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{{Method Infobox
|name=Yau
|image=YAU.gif
|proposers=[[Robert Yau]]
|year= 2009
|steps= 5
|moves= Unknown
|algs= None
|purpose=<sup></sup>
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

The '''Yau Method''', or '''Yau4''', not to be confused with [[Yau5]], is a 4x4 speedsolving method proposed by [[Robert Yau]]. It can also be applied to bigger cubes.

Some commonly used techniques with the Yau method include:
* Solving 3 half centers out of the 4 last centers before fully solving them in order to increase fingertrickability for the remainder of the last 4 centers step. With the half centers technique, the solver can finish off the centers without destroying the partial cross by using only Rw and U moves rather than 3Rw, Rw, 2L, and U moves, essentially making the remainder of this step [[2gen]].
* Pairing edges using [[3-2-3]] edge pairing. Basically, right after the last 4 centers are solved, solve the final cross piece using no specific technique, then pair up 3 edge pairs at once, followed by 2 edge pairs, and finally the last 3 edge pairs. Many tutorial videos on YouTube go more in depth with this technique.

== Overview ==
# Solve 2 opposite [[center]]s .
# Solve 3 of the cross [[dedge]]s.
# Solve the remaining 4 centers, maintaining the partial [[cross]] by keeping the partial cross on the left side and using only Rw, 3Rw, 2L, and U moves.
# Pair up the remaining [[dedge]]s without messing up the [[cross]], starting with solving the final cross piece.
# Solve [[F2L]] + [[LL]] (3x3) and [[Parity]].

== Pros ==
* Easy [[dedge|edgepairing]]
* Cross is already done when you start the 3x3 step

== Cons ==
* It can be hard to find the 3 first [[dedge|cross edges]]
* Centers are a little bit harder.

== Notable users ==
* [[Erik Akkersdijk]]
* [[Dan Cohen]]
* [[Mats Valk]]
* [[Sebastian Weyer]]
* [[Robert Yau]]
* [[Feliks Zemdegs]]
* [[Kevin Hays]]

== See Also ==
* [[Yau5]]
* [[Reduction]]
* [[Hoya]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bZ9LEF4MSM&list=UUsLzPzismi5q3BC8tViT2bg&index=1&feature=plcp Mats Valk 4x4 avg + single WR 26.77 / 33.57]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXaKud-y4t4 Tutorial in Japanese]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU1I9HfjIg0 JustKeepCubing 4x4 Yau tutorial]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuDj8sFGUHI JRcuber 4x4 Yau walkthrough solves]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8qFRNOCJc Speedcubereview 4x4 yau tutorial]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63qi00DA3gQ Tips for 4x4 with yau]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFA3p4piQFo Tips For Achieving Sub-1 On 4x4 Using Yau]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N69GNk0ToHw 3-2-3 Yau edge pairing tutorial]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS_XFXO2D4E Feliks's 4x4 walkthrough solves]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJgmGcF0hM Cyoubx's 4x4 Yau walkthrough solves]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV5AyZCrGtQ 3-2-3 and 6-2 Advanced Yau 4x4 edge pairing tutorial]

[[Category:4x4x4 methods]]
[[Category:Big Cube methods]]

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