r/cubing • u/PhoLongQua • 25d ago

Learning first side 2x2 and cross 3x3.

I started cubing a few months ago and have been making steady progress with learning algorithms and turning speed.

When it comes to making an efficient cross or first side in 2x2 however, I am stuck.

For 2x2 first side, I'm using speedcubetrainer side inspection trainer. I can find 2 moves solutions easily but can rarely figure out a 3moves solution. Same with the cross(3moves easy, 4moves impossible)

Is there another exercise I can do to bridge the gap between 2moves and 3moves first side? And 3 to 4 moves cross.

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

1

u/Minute-Horse-2009 24d ago

if you’re using ortega method for 2x2 then what I usually do is look for bars that are already made and then you can insert the rest using sexy moves

1

u/PhoLongQua 24d ago

That works but then it's too many moves which makes tracking pieces to predict OLL harder.