Learning the most efficient "short-cut" algorithms for center bars. Visualizing how pieces move through the inner layers. Conclusion

Because the cube is so large, the "search time" (finding the next piece) is what kills your speed. Work on tracking the next center bar while finishing the current one.

Solving the 7x7 is a marathon, not a sprint. It tests your patience, your finger tricks, and your spatial awareness. Once you click that last layer into place, the sense of accomplishment is unmatched in the cubing world.

The most effective way to solve a 7x7 is the . Essentially, you "reduce" the complex 7x7 into a state that resembles a massive 3x3. Phase 1: Completing the Centers

The very middle piece of each face never moves. Oblique Centers: The pieces surrounding the fixed center. Wings: The edge pieces that aren't the central edge.