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Common Cross Mistakes

Alignment Errors​

Center Misalignment​

  • Not checking center colors
  • Assuming centers are correctly oriented
  • Solution: Always verify center alignment

Edge Orientation​

  • Flipped edges
  • Incorrect color matching
  • Solution: Check both colors of each edge

Process Mistakes​

Inefficient Moves​

  • Using too many moves
  • Unnecessary cube rotations
  • Solution: Plan moves before executing

The White-Only Focus​

  • Only looking at white stickers
  • Ignoring matching colors
  • Solution: Consider both colors equally

Advanced Mistakes​

Speed vs. Accuracy​

  • Rushing the cross solution
  • Sacrificing efficiency for speed
  • Solution: Focus on accuracy first

Planning Issues​

  • Not planning ahead
  • Solving one piece at a time
  • Solution: Try to plan entire cross