Oh, that's what I missed. Thanks, Feliks

Hi Feliks, thanks for the blog....

Can you also post a blog/tutorial video on PLL prediction while executing OLL?

Hey Feliks! I have been very curious that when you're in competition, will you actually execute a “U2” AUF by useing your left index finger？ 

George - perhaps, but I think that sort of thing is covered in the video tutorials.

Sichuan - of course! :)

This is great, ill defenatly work more on my turning accuracy now and fingertricks.

Do you use fancy fingertricks at competition most of the time or standard fingertricks.

In your example solves video (that you did a few years ago)... You used some pretty cool fingertricks... Do you actually use them in your solves or used to?

Justin - I try to avoid doing awkward moves/regrips in official solves, and stick to things I know I can execute under pressure.

Arin - Not sure! :p Everyone has their own individual fingertricks for certain algs here and there, I may still use that stuff.

Your B'day is coming :D :P 

Feliks, Thank you so much for this site. This has helped me a lot.

Which moves should you use your left hand for, and which moves should you use your right hand for?

i think you should make a video to make us easier to learn

Hey Feliks, What do you prefer about doing F' : with right hand index finger push or left hand index finger pull or using right hand thumb ?

I often use first option cause I've seen you doing this in J perm, P shape oll(R'U'F' one). But I'm slow in it's execution and sometimes get stuck. Please Share Your thought about it.

Thanks Sam!

Slush - So, because I'm right-hand dominant like most cubers, my last layer algorithms primarily use R U and F moves where practical. For the F2L, there are no strict rules, but I would prefer to rotate and do R&U moves rather than rotate and do L&U moves. If an F2L slot on the left hand side of the cube doesn't require a rotation, I'll generally use L and U moves to solve it as well.

Hao - plenty of videos on the site already :)

Rakesh - They're all pretty good and can be used in different scenarios depending on your cube grip.

Does turning very slowly and slowly increasing the tps improve lookahead over time. Should i practice that. Last question;)

I think that's not a bad thing to do - lookahead *improvement* will come from pushing your limits and really extending yourself, but when you're starting out, doing slow turning will help you get familiar with the action of actually looking ahead.

When should i stop doing slow turning? around sub 15?

Thanks feliks! :)

Can you help me how to get 10?l,m a Sub 16 solver.

Is this the reason why you have 9 tps?

Hi Feliks. Well, I can do most algorithms quite fast, but when it comes to solving the whole cube, I just do each algorithm much slower than it is practiced alone. I've tried PLL Attack long before, with a best time around 37s. I think it's not bad. But I just wonder why I can't do as fast as I practice every single algrothm.

does slow turning still work when you are like sub 8?

Hey Feliks 

I created a new algorithm for star wars

Do you want to Know what it is 

it s R2 D2

lol

Hi feliks, I would like to ask if yau5 is your main 5x5 method?

Awesome thnx feliks

Any 3x3BLD or Megaminx tutorial please

Make 2x2 Tutorials pls

Do you, Feliks, do hand exercises before official/unofficial solves?

Can you do a video where you just scramble a variety of different 3x3 cubes and show everyone that they can achieve your unmatched TPS with accurate turning?

Will using a dollar store cube help me turn more accurately?

My average is around 12 second and i start cubing  6 months ago. Is that good.

Please do a video: tips to be sub 10 .

Please feliks answer my question.

Harry - It isn't.

Aaditya - Plenty on Youtube, and we're hoping to develop some for CubeSkills in time as well :)

Jason - Same comment as above :p

Cuberious - Not really, I just warm up my mind and try to warm up my hands as well, by doing solves. I'd recommend against using a dollar store cube though haha, just turn more accurately on a speedcube.

Tiago - that's fantastic progression! I have heaps of tips in the advanced F2L and advanced LL video modules on this site.

Cheers!

Feliks

Feliks

 Why doesn't the site have its own translation

another WR from u ... XD

OMG Wow thts so great ..... do u use this as ur main method or is it reduction ??... and what are your thoughts on the new WR... it would be amazing if u get a sub 4.5 solve or even sub 4.3 .. that wud be amazing... but as usual it wud be not a big deal for you.. just another usual WR from u ...XD

Hi Feliks. Why don't u make tutorials of all knd of puzzles including skewb , pyraminx , 2x2, megamynx, etc?? That would be great.

Sorry. U had replied for this type of question above. I didn't see. 

Do you think you could make either a blog or a video set of "how to be sub-x" videos. I've been stuck at 12 seconds for almost 6 months now on 3x3 and I am starting to get frustrated and I don't know where to go to become sub-10. If not do you think you could just reply to this comment giving me some pointers or things you did to become sub-10 from 12 seconds?

I started to play rubik's cube half year ago and my overall average is about 30-35 second is this good for now?

I just wanna say thanks for all the tips :)

Tiago Oliveira  

How do you get avg 12 seconds so fast??? It took me 1 and a half years just to get there.

when do you think is the right time to enter a competition?

Im currently sub 20 and im currently dont know if i should enter one

On your Youtube playlists, did you just compile all your video tutorials here into playlists there? I think that it defeats the purpose of this website, since you can just get it from youtube

Hi Feliks, thanks for this blog, very useful, and inspiring.

"On the algorithm side of things, it’s pretty straightforward. Firstly, you need to need to use “good” algorithms, "

There are two "need to". Can you edit and fix the typo?

Snow - Thanks, fixed up! :)

Pablo - nope, it certainly doesn't defeat the purpose of this site haha.

Jason - completely up to you, but the sooner the better! It doesn't matter what your average is at all.

Feliks, were you the person on SpeedCube.au's channel that did a tutorial on how to tension a speedcube, using a Cong's Design Cube?

How do you feel about being number two now feliks. im devestated. WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE A IMPORTANT QUESTION hi Felix thanks for reading this. You have stated multiple times that f2l is the key to speed solving. Can u show us a video (just like oll and pll) about the fingertricks for f2l algs that u use. That would be very helpful.

P.S. if u cannot post the video of your f2l algs for all 41 cases for some reason, can u please post a pdf of your CURRENT f2l algs that u use in speed solving. That would also be greatly appreciated!

Hey Feliks, Will you ever do a tutorial on how to be Sub-20,15 or 10?

How quick did it just take you to a sub 12 second solve? Aside from f2l and look ahead, what are other tips you can give?

Wow how do you do it!?!? I really look up to you

Hey Feliks, I am currently stuck at around the 20 second range. Some people said to take a break some people said just keep practicing. Which should I do?

Sam Durocher,  it depends on how what you're doing currently.

If you're practicing constantly and non stop. I feel like you should take a break and relax for a bit just to cool off.  On the other hand if you're practicing at a moderate pace (just doing random solves and learning algorithms), then you should keep doing that. Hope you reach the sub 20 range soon!

Okay, thanks so much! Also, do you think I should also work on look ahead?

Hi feliks this is SID, I actually learned how to solve a rubiks cube (beginner's method) and I want to be a speed cuber like you, I searched a lot on how to be speedcuber and many people said CFOP is a method to learn but I'm not able to find it in cubeskills.com like it's saying oll and pll but can u please make a separate module on CFOP like CROSS, F2L,OLL AND PLL?  Please ? I actually loved the way you taught BEGINNER'S METHOD I ACTUALLY LEARNED IT HERE, so can u please help me with CFOP,?

damn it son

i got a 7x7 sheng shou and i am trying it

Feliks, do you think look ahead is important to get faster?

PLS READ THIS FELIKS I SPENT 1 HOUR WRITHING THIS: Thank so much for reading this I have an important question but I want to leave that to the end. I first want to thank you for all the stuff you have helped me. You have encourages to to pursue cubing after 1 year of me feeling lonely and having no friends. I thought nothing was fun and spent lunch sitting in an empty table. I first tried cubing bit I had quit for 1 year because the information in the web was not organized and clean. They would teach it in the hardest way possible. (This might be because of what websites I was looking at.) One example is not giving tips on how to memorize long algs. You have no idea how much time that tip has saved me. After a year of feeling bad I had enough. I decided to come back to cubing and I found your website, I instantly fell in love. I was astonished that you are taking the time out of our life to help make younger people with the goal of becoming a champion at solving the Rubiks cube like you. I rarely see that world #1 person at a specific activity helping others for free. I am a sub-30 solver now and in 6th grade currently. I have now made friends because the public domain were intrigued by my fast hands. My life turned around when I met your website. I could have have been the person I am today without your help. Your website is so organized and made everything look so easy. It is actually kind of strange because the things that are very little known might change your life life forever. (in this cause, cubing changed my life forever.) You have no idea how much I want to thank you right now. Although it might seem like a stupid website for you and some other people, it was life changing for me and I want you know that. All that put aside, my question is if you can post your current f2l algs that you currently use while speedsolving. (in a video or in a pdf.) You have said many times that f2l is the key to speed solving. Posting your f2l algs is another step from making this amazing website to a splendorous website. I want to say a very last thank you and lots of love coming form a 6th grader in California. I hope boredom didn't tire you while reading my long essay and I hope you can answer my question. BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :) :) :)

EDITS:

second line : encouraged me to*

third line : cubing but I*

go cubers!

Hi, Feliks. What are u using. Please tell me. My phone number is 0169543396. Or on this pg. I want 2 talk to u and ask u some questions. Please...

I meant,what method  are using?

Orelse I will die...

Hey Feliks what about 3by3 BLD tutorials next, by the way nice tips for TPS.

Hey Feliks, I am currently stuck at around the 20 second range. I have gotten 1 sub 20 avg5 with 3 19s solves with a 20 and a 21. I am trying to get consistently sub 20. Any advice? Some people said to take a break some people said just keep practicing. Which should I do?

Oh, and also- Do you think lookahead and slowsolves would help?

Raveena - I use the CFOP method for speedsolving :)

Yash - this is planned, but I'm not a BLD solving expert, so I'm currently working with somebody to try and get these started :)

Sam - Slow solves and practicing lookahead will help, but it really depends on what you know and what sort of solving habits you have. I suggest to definitely finish learning PLL if you haven't already done so, and make sure that your F2L pair solutions are very efficient. For heaps more detailed advice, check out the intermediate F2L and intermediate last layer modules.

Cheers!

Feliks

Hello Felix! I just wanna ask you to please do a F2L algorithms module for Advanced or Intermediate Cubers?, because it seems like I don’t execute cases correctly. Also may you please do more reconstructions in the future?

Hi. I have a gan 356 air um. How would lubing the cube with maru affect it when compared to the gan lube? What would I be losing if I lube it with maru and not the gan lube?

Can you please help me out??

I average 13 seconds on 3x3, and my tps is 5 tps. My f2l takes about 8 seconds, and I take 5 seconds for LL. Do you think I need to up my TPS, work more on f2l, or work more on LL?

Eric you need to improve your LL to about 3 seconds(not primary issue though)

F2L is primary, 6 seconds on avg is good.

Spend more time in the cross if u want to make f2l more "fluid"

Adruth lubing with maru makes it fast but for a very short time. 

GAN lube is similar to a semi viscosity weight 3 (I guess) and it lasts longer than maru. 

should i get a magnetic cube because i have a rough turning style

i think you should improve your turning part.....trey to be fluent and consistent...afterwards if you feel  then you can get a magnetic one

I need help improving my f2l speed because right now it takes around 20 seconds. What do you recommend that I do?

How can I improve a rough turning style

I'm sub 15 but my lookahead is not up to mark.how can i overcome it.

 thanks

 I average about 3 minutes and my friends think im good and i told them i was actually trash. then they said that i should improve my speed and thie tutorial for improving speed is not really helping... so... if i could get this to feliks that would be awsome. Feliks, if your reading this email me at fpsnewbie34@gmail.com

Your thoughts on Max Park not using double flicks in his solves?

It's unique and works for him and doesn't limit him very much because he's able to pull back his index incredibly fast. I'm not sure that absolutely everyone can replicate that style, but I think everyone can use double flick U2s and be just as fast, if not faster at them.

If you like a certain person's turning style and it looks solid, but they developed arthritis, is it a risk to copy them?

Triggers are becoming increasingly important to me as I move from 2 look PLL to full PLL.  I'd much prefer to learn standardized names for the tiggers rather than the nonsense ones I make up when I don't know what to call them.  Is there a reference somewhere for what most people refer to the tiggers as?

They usually refer to the shape of the PLL with letters of the alphabet here is the PDF for all of them

https://cubeskills.com/uploads/pdf/tutorials/pll-algorithms.pdf

If you are talking about move sets then there are a total of four different move sets sexy move (R U R' U') Sledge Hammer (R' F R F') Reverse Sexy Move (U R U' R') and Hedge Slammer (F R' F' R)

very good

Can you tell me when i should increase my turn speed?some times it works and sometimes not.I am sub 9,I think i can be sub 8 because I have a lot of skills.Can you help me?

Amirali,the more you practice, the faster your hands can be.

that is very true

Hi Feliks My name is Zach and I’m a twelve year old cuber, and I am a puzzle fanatic. I absolutely love rubiks cubes because every solve is completely different. I only know the beginners method and my solves aren’t to great I. Just started at CubeSkills and I am a fan of your and it would be amazing to hear back thanks!

I'm 10. I've been cubing for a month and have just started to get sub 20s. Do you have any tips for me?

I' 11. I've been cubing for 4 years but I am still extremely slow, with 22-25 second averages. Can you give some advice? Thanks

I have been cubing for almost two years and I am sub-14. But I don't know how to get faster.

To get faster, I like to practice all my PLL algorithms instead of only doing speed solves. I have only been cubing for 6mmonths and I am already sub-35

I also practice my OLLs, although I don’t know full OLL yet. I only know 39 of them.

You don’t want to develop bad habits in solves

But Zayden, how do I practice my PLLs and OLLs?

I'm also sub-35, but I always use 2-look PLL because it was faster but I want to transition to PLL.

It takes a lot of patience 

Ok, thanks Bob

I am cubing since a month but I am 1 minute and want to get sub 20 and I am searching for HELP.

this site has pretty much all you will need to learn! practice learn cfop and get a speed cube and you should have no problem getting sub 30 then sub 20 takes more practice

yeah it just takes patience too get faster, really

Yeah practicing the algorithms helps a lot. I'm sub 25 with 4 Look Last Layer now.

I don't want to learn new algs.

ik all cross oll's and 7 pll''s 

Idk F2L but i can do a back insert? idk what to call it and pls help I want to be sub 20

i do be havin' good turning speed

learn the algorithms, if you don't put in the work then you cant improve

I did learn a few yesterday

It's mostly just muscle memory.

True

@Aliya you should learn full oll. it made me sub 35 and helped me understand the cube more. if you don't like leaning algs then try and find a way out of every alg you know and see if you can make it faster. I found out a way out of at least 10 of the algs I know and they have been way faster. hope you have luck!

also 1 minute to 20 seconds? That's a long jump. it took me a year of focused practicing to get to 35 secs avg.

not oll. pll! sorry I misunderstood

and not @Aliya. @Ayush! sorry for all the misunderstanding.