Becoming Faster; What You Need to Become Sub-30

Averaging less than thirty seconds is a huge achievement for any cuber. For some, it takes just a few months, and for some, it can take upwards of a year. Regardless of who you are, this article provides useful tips, and what skills you need to average sub-thirty. 

This article is about the CFOP method. To average sub-thirty, you should already know 2 look CFOP. It is possible to become this fast with the beginner’s method but it is not recommended because it takes much more time and effort. 

To become faster with CFOP, the cross is very important. All cross solutions should definitely be solved in ten moves or less. The cross should take three to five seconds to solve. 

The next step to solving the cube is f2l. Any f2l pair can be solved in eight moves or less, but ten is a good number to shoot for. Solving the first layer should take around fifteen seconds.

 The main way to improve on the first two layers is to watch f2l tip videos, and learn some important 1 look f2l cases and some 2 look cases. But of course, the best way to improve in anything is to Practise, Practice, Practice!

The second to last step, OLL consists of eight algorithms and should take about five seconds to solve. The main way to improve on OLL is to practice turning speed. Since it’s all about doing a few algorithms, the best way to solve them quickly is to execute those algorithms faster. 

Finally, PLL. PLL is basically the same as OLL in the sense that it is just algorithms. But, the best way to improve in PLL is to learn full PLL. In full OLL, there are 57 algorithms, which is quite difficult to learn.

 Full PLL, however, only has 21 algorithms. Learning a full PLL is one-hundred percent worth it, and will bring your times down by a lot. 

To summarise, solving a Rubik’s Cube in less than thirty seconds requires practice and efficiency. Learning more algorithms and tricks will help eliminate bad habits, and help improve speed. 

Solving sub-30 requires the cross to be solved in 5 seconds, the first two layers in 15, OLL in 5 seconds, and Pll in 5 seconds. 

Over time, if they are dedicated enough, anyone can solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than thirty seconds.