Compact PLL curriculum

Finish every solve with 2-look PLL

Two-look PLL separates corner permutation from edge permutation. It gives complete finishing coverage with a small set and builds recognition cues used in full PLL.

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CORNERS THEN EDGES2×PLL

2Corner cases

4Edge cases

AUFFinal alignment

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How does 2-look PLL work?

First permute the four last-layer corners using A-perm style cases or the chosen corner method. Then permute the edges using Ua, Ub, H or Z. Finish with AUF. At most two PLL algorithms are required after OLL.

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Understand it, use it and measure it

Recognize corners before edge cycles

Corner permutation is identified by headlights and the placement of matching corner pairs. Once corners are solved, the remaining edge pattern is an adjacent cycle, opposite swap or the H or Z pattern.

This split is easier to recognize than all 21 PLL cases at once and creates a dependable last-layer finish. U, H and Z algorithms remain part of full PLL.

A practice sequence that builds the skill

Learn the corner permutations from a stable grip, then Ua and Ub as directional edge cycles. Add H and Z, practice AUF and mix all cases under random U rotations.

Present only two visible sides, name the edge cycle direction and execute without cube rotations. After stopping the algorithm, predict and perform the final AUF immediately.

How to measure improvement

Separate recognition, execution and AUF time. A clean 2-look finish with no recognition spin can outperform a half-learned full PLL set with frequent pauses.

When two-look cases are stable, note which full PLL cases appear most often in your solves and replace them one at a time with one-look solutions.

Common mistakes and what to learn next

Do not confuse Ua and Ub cycle direction, stop before AUF or rotate repeatedly to search for a solved bar. M-move H and Z algorithms need deliberate slice finger tricks.

Learn T-perm and Jb-perm as early one-look upgrades, then use the full PLL hub to expand by recognition family.

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Frequently asked questions

How many algorithms are in 2-look PLL?

A common set uses two corner permutations and four edge permutations.

What are the four edge cases?

Ua, Ub, H and Z.

Should corners or edges be solved first?

The common two-look structure permutes corners first, then edges.

What full PLL should I learn first?

T-perm and Jb-perm are common early choices, followed by U perms and other easy families.

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