Difference between revisions of "Table abuse"
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| − | In [[one-handed speedsolving]], '''table abuse''' is the technique of | + | In [[one-handed speedsolving]], '''table abuse''' is the technique of excessively making using of the table during a solve. In normal OH solving, the table is used to fix misalignments or to help execute certain types of turns; this becomes "abuse", in the eyes of some, when this is done frequently or as a planned part of the solve. [[Roux]] OH solvers are especially known for using the table for making [[M-slice]] turns, and have turned this into a real style; [[Thom Barlow]] is believed to be the first to popularize this. |
| − | The | + | The concept of "table abuse" was originally negative, as some people thought it went against the spirit of one-handed solving to be so reliant on the surface. Indeed, the [[WCA]] regulations between 2004 and 2007 [http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2004.html][http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2005.html][http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2006.html][http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2007.html] actually forbade the use of the table to assist with turning in OH (although it is now allowed): |
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: Article C: One-handed Solving | : Article C: One-handed Solving | ||
: ... | : ... | ||
: During the solve no other body part or the table or any other available object may touch the puzzle. Once a competitor touches the puzzle with one hand, he may not touch the puzzle with the other hand. | : During the solve no other body part or the table or any other available object may touch the puzzle. Once a competitor touches the puzzle with one hand, he may not touch the puzzle with the other hand. | ||
: If the competitor drops the puzzle unintentionally during a solve, the competitor may start doing moves again when the puzzle has no contact with the surface anymore. | : If the competitor drops the puzzle unintentionally during a solve, the competitor may start doing moves again when the puzzle has no contact with the surface anymore. | ||
| − | The mention of table was removed in the 2008 regulations [http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2008.html#onehandedsolving], thus legalizing table | + | The mention of table was removed in the 2008 regulations [http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/regulations2008.html#onehandedsolving], thus legalizing any amount of table use in official solves. However, until 2010 many people still asked if table use was allowed. Some, like Thom Barlow, dispute the term "abuse" and think there should be no stigma about using the table as much as necessary. [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?36613-One-handed-Roux-cube&p=738768&viewfull=1#post738768] |
== Angles == | == Angles == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | * [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?19900-21.42-oh-avg12 Dan Cohen's 21.42 | + | * [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?19900-21.42-oh-avg12 Dan Cohen's 21.42 OH avg12] (Fridrich) |
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?23414-Table-Abuse-aka-RouxOH-Avg-of-5-25.05 Waffo's Table Abuse aka RouxOH - Avg of 5 25.05] | * [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?23414-Table-Abuse-aka-RouxOH-Avg-of-5-25.05 Waffo's Table Abuse aka RouxOH - Avg of 5 25.05] | ||
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIyKjfAHr7I&context=C3b06e09ADOEgsToPDskKP8MJzXXvEkhrGaFmHVgWZ Alex Lau 24.25 avg5 OH] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIyKjfAHr7I&context=C3b06e09ADOEgsToPDskKP8MJzXXvEkhrGaFmHVgWZ Alex Lau 24.25 avg5 OH] (Roux) |
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3fGelHdkXo Thom Barlow 19.86 avg5 (One Handed)] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3fGelHdkXo Thom Barlow 19.86 avg5 (One Handed)] (Roux) |
Revision as of 02:15, 28 April 2012
In one-handed speedsolving, table abuse is the technique of excessively making using of the table during a solve. In normal OH solving, the table is used to fix misalignments or to help execute certain types of turns; this becomes "abuse", in the eyes of some, when this is done frequently or as a planned part of the solve. Roux OH solvers are especially known for using the table for making M-slice turns, and have turned this into a real style; Thom Barlow is believed to be the first to popularize this.
The concept of "table abuse" was originally negative, as some people thought it went against the spirit of one-handed solving to be so reliant on the surface. Indeed, the WCA regulations between 2004 and 2007 [1][2][3][4] actually forbade the use of the table to assist with turning in OH (although it is now allowed):
- Article C: One-handed Solving
- ...
- During the solve no other body part or the table or any other available object may touch the puzzle. Once a competitor touches the puzzle with one hand, he may not touch the puzzle with the other hand.
- If the competitor drops the puzzle unintentionally during a solve, the competitor may start doing moves again when the puzzle has no contact with the surface anymore.
The mention of table was removed in the 2008 regulations [5], thus legalizing any amount of table use in official solves. However, until 2010 many people still asked if table use was allowed. Some, like Thom Barlow, dispute the term "abuse" and think there should be no stigma about using the table as much as necessary. [6]
Angles
Most Roux practitioners of table abuse press on the cube's DR edges at a 45 degree angle onto the table. Another method is to lean on the FR edge at a 45 degree angle (see Alex Lau's video in External Links).
