You always use the same method. Some people experiment with being method neutral but the consensus is that's not worth the effort. Given finite amount of time for practice is better to master one method rather than two. And even if you could master more methods is not clear that given 15s inspection spending time for method choice is a good thing.
However you can use different methods in different events (e.g. for one handed).
And the notable exception is 2x2x2 where if you want to be the top competitor you basically have to learn all the methods. During the competition you search mamy solutions and pick up one you can execute fastest.
However you can use different methods in different events (e.g. for one handed).
And the notable exception is 2x2x2 where if you want to be the top competitor you basically have to learn all the methods. During the competition you search mamy solutions and pick up one you can execute fastest.