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Hedgehammer Algorithm: F R’ F’ R

Practise a complementary four-move trigger.

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What you will learn

The hedgehammer trigger F R’ F’ R is another short F2L tool. Learn its face order and compare its effect with sledgehammer.

Before you begin

Set a clear front and upper face on your physical puzzle. If you are using the simulator, choose the appropriate cube size, then hold the same orientation before comparing moves. Review face-turn notation whenever a move symbol is unfamiliar.

01 · OBSERVE

Find the pieces or pattern

The hedgehammer trigger F R’ F’ R is another short F2L tool. Learn its face order and compare its effect with sledgehammer.

02 · PRACTISE

Try this short exercise

Perform the sequence then calculate its inverse on paper.

03 · VERIFY

Check your result

Stop after the exercise and compare your real cube with the interactive 3D cube. Check neighboring face colors, not just the face closest to you. If the outcome differs, repeat slowly from a known position.

Common mistake to avoid

Hold a steady front face or the F moves will be misread.

Take the skill into your next solve

Apply this lesson during one deliberate practice solve. Describe what you see before moving, make only the move you intended, and check the result. Confidence with piece recognition and reliable turns matters more than repeating a long sequence quickly.

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