Finger moves: R and U first

Do R, R’, U and U’ with one hand, then chain R U R’ U’.

Keyboard: Enter to continue, ← to go back. Keep your hands on the cube.

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One-handed, not all moves are equal. R and U are fast. F, L, D and B are slow: avoid them as much as you can.

R is done with the wrist, rolling the right face with your thumb and ring finger. U is done by pushing the top with your index finger. U’ is done by pulling with your index finger, or with your thumb.

Practice R U R’ U’ until it feels smooth: it’s the base of almost every algorithm.

Remember: To replace an L, it’s often better to rotate the whole cube (y or x) than to force the move.

Troubleshooting

My U’ is slow: Try doing it with your thumb, pushing the top to the right.
I lose my grip after an R: Let the cube settle back into your palm after each R, without moving your thumb.