How to Practice Speedcubing
By CuberPal Editorial Team · Updated 2026-07-07 · Editorial standards
Quick answer
A good speedcubing practice session has four parts: a short warmup, one focused drill, a small set of timed solves, and a review of what went wrong. Random solves are fun, but deliberate practice improves faster because every session targets one measurable weakness.
The 45-minute session
Use this simple structure when you want progress:
- 5 minutes: warmup solves without judging the times.
- 15 minutes: one focused drill, such as cross planning, slow F2L, PLL recognition, or OLL review.
- 15 minutes: timed ao12 with normal inspection and competition habits.
- 10 minutes: review the worst solves and write down one fix for the next session.
Pick one target per session
Trying to improve cross, F2L, OLL, PLL, turning speed, and recognition in the same session usually means none of them get enough attention.
Choose the phase that your splits or solve reviews show is weakest. Then measure it again later.
Use random solves for testing, not only training
Timed solves are useful because they reveal whether a skill survives real pressure. But the actual learning often happens in drills: repeated F2L cases, slow solves, recognition flashcards, and algorithm reps.
Continue the learning path
Practice with purpose
Use enough solves for a meaningful average, then turn your weakest pattern into a drill.
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Download CuberPalFrequently asked questions
How many solves should I do per day?▾
Enough to stay consistent, but not so many that every solve is mindless. For many cubers, 20 focused solves plus targeted drills beats 100 random solves.
Are slow solves useful?▾
Yes. Slow solves are one of the best ways to train lookahead because they force continuous turning and reduce panic searching.
How do I know what to practice?▾
Use phase splits, solve videos, and algorithm stats. The slowest or most error-prone phase should decide the practice target.