What This Case Looks Like
All four corners on the last layer are already oriented correctly. The top face shows all pieces with the same color facing up.
Recognition Guide
How to recognize this case:
- Look at the top face of your cube
- All four corners should have the same color on top
- This is the easiest OLL case - no algorithm needed!
- Simply move to the PLL step
For Kids 👶
Great news! This is the easiest case. When you look at the top of your cube, all the corner pieces already have the same color showing on top. You don't need to do any special moves - you can skip straight to the next step (arranging the pieces in the right spots).
Think of it like this: imagine you're coloring a picture, and someone already colored all the corners yellow! You just need to move them to the right places now.
For Adults ⚡
This OLL case occurs when all four corners on the last layer are already correctly oriented. In cubing terminology, this means the top color (typically yellow) is facing upward on all corner pieces.
This is the optimal OLL case as it requires zero moves. Simply proceed directly to the PLL (Permutation of Last Layer) step to arrange the corners into their correct positions.
Algorithm: None required. Skip to PLL.
Algorithm
No algorithm needed
This case requires no moves. All corners are already oriented correctly.
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Common Mistakes
- Not recognizing the case: Make sure all four corners have the same color on top before skipping to PLL.
- Confusing orientation with position: Remember, orientation means the color is facing up. Position means the piece is in the right spot.
- Moving too quickly: Take a moment to verify all corners are oriented before proceeding.
Practice This Case
Test your recognition skills. Can you identify when all corners are oriented?
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