ZZ Block building + Last Layer

This video gives the specifics of how to do the F2L and LL of the ZZ method for the Rubik's Cube. This tutorial is geared towards more intermediate-beginner solvers, so I give lots of explanation for how to make corner-edge pairs, how to make blocks, etc (but I DO expect that you've learned a beginner method before).

To build a 1x2x3 block...
1. Make a corner-edge pair with a corner that has a white sticker.
2. Make a centre-edge pair with an edge that can be joined with the corner.
3. Join the 2 pairs to make a 1x2x2 block.
4. Make another corner-edge pair which will be in that block.
5. Join the 1x2x2 block and corner-edge pair, making a 1x2x3 block! Remember, you can build both 1x2x3 blocks interchangeably at the same time if you want.

To make a corner edge pair...
1. Find a corner with a white sticker.
2. Place it on the top face.
3. Find an edge which can be placed adjacent to the corner (don't use the "line" edge!).
4. Place that edge on the top face, so that it is NOT adjacent to (not next to) the corner.
5. Follow one of the 3 cases below to pair the pieces.
- If the corner's "unique" color (not on the edge) is on top, "hide" the edge to join it with the corner.
- If the edge and corner both have the same color on top, hide the corner to join it with the edge.
- Otherwise, you can easily join the pieces with one move ("easy join"), OR you will have to move the corner to get one of the prior cases.

Algorithms for last layer...
1. Niklas (swap 2 left corners):
R U' L' U R' U' L U2
2. Sune (orient corners, see cases below):
R U R' U R U2 R'
- If there is 1 yellow corner stickers on top, target the corner with that sticker (turn U so the corner is in the LFU position, then do Sune).
- If there are 2 yellow corner stickers on top, target the corner which has its yellow sticker on the RIGHT .
- If there are 3 yellow stickers on top, target a corner which has its yellow sticker on the LEFT.
3. Edge cycle (positions LU, BU, and RU corners; this was not made by Petrus, I find it easier to do):
R' U R' U' R' U' R' U R U R2

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[omkaronline]

Can u give a more clear explanation on this... I Solve the EO line and get 1 or 2 block but i get confused after that...

[Esperantanaso]

@omkaronline Which part exactly is confusing to you? The last layer? Forming a second block? You're the one who needs to be more clear. ;)

[omkaronline]

@Esperantanaso ya forming a second block is confusing, even if i form 2 blocks then while solving the 3rd block i mess up already formed blocks an d i get lost..

[Esperantanaso]

@omkaronline To avoid getting into such dilemas of broken blocks, you should avoid turning L or R in such a way that ANY already constructed block moves into the U face. When a block is in the U face, you will break it. It IS possible to do all block building without breaking existing blocks; you just have to practice.

[vloc15]

BTW, as a ZZ user, how fast has your times have been??

[Esperantanaso]

I'm not a very fast cuber to begin with, but my most recent average is 36.13 seconds. This is my best average yet.

[ChaosWZ]

so once you make the eo line and make all the edges good, its pretty much a big double 3gen solve? with the exception of the permutation ofcourse anyway. thats pretty cool

[PowderPuffBoy]

great tutorial however you physically move the cube around a lot (rotation of the entire cube) and some people might have trouble following along..