View source for Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

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

Slower than 60 seconds:
# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the 3x3x3 cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom , not the top. It '''will''' help you out later.
#** Tip: Start out with being [[color neutral]]. Being color neutral means that you can solve starting on any color side equally.
Sub-60 (Faster than 60 seconds):
#* 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.
Sub-50:
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
Sub-40
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as J perm's videos on YouTube.
#* 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.
Sub-30:
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying good cubes that are used by world class speedcubers. These include Gan 11 M Pro, MoYu WRM 10 and Tornado V3.
Sub-20:
# 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 CFOP Method, such as [[COLL]], [[Winter Variation]], etc.

== 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/speed/articles/howtolearn.html Macky's Guide]

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14009 How to be sub 20]

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