How to Learn New Algorithms (NEVER Forget them Again)
Have you ever learned a new algorithm only for it to show up in a solve randomly, and you completely freeze because you canβt remember how to do it? Iβve been there, and itβs one of the most frustrating experiences in speedcubing Hereβs why you struggle with this: βThe forgetting curveβ is a human psychology phenomenon introduced by Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885,Β which shows that humans forget information rapidlyβoften over 50% within an hour and nearly 90% within a week if that information is not actively reviewed The problem isnβt that the algorithm is too hard to learnβ¦ Itβs just that the case doesnβt show up in every solve Which is why we forget it so quickly Soβ¦ Whatβs the one habit you can add to your training to ensure you never forget an algorithm ever again? Drill your algorithms in an alg trainer. Whether itβs F2L, OLL, PLL, or even ZBLL, drilling new algorithms in a trainer gives you enough time to absorb all the moves into your muscle memory, and before you know it, you donβt need to think about it when you come across the case. You just recognize it, and solving it becomes second nature In the great words of Lil Wayne: βRepetition is the father of learning.β If there is one habit worth repeating, itβs using an alg trainer I use speedcubetrainer.com