Secret Grade Line Clear Setups

Line Clear
Line clears increment the level counter and can prevent progress by increasing gravity speed. For these reasons, line clears are generally avoided. However, line clears can be useful or necessary in a variety of situations. Line clears are unavoidable when creating the first holes at either wall. If a line clear is necessary, holes can be built on top of the lines to be cleared and "dropped" into place.

Incorporating Starting Line Clears
Starting line clears can also be used in the body of the building process. Try to use structures like these whenever a line clear appears to be necessary.

Temporary Cover
These placements provide temporary covers for the pattern, which need to be cleared to drop the next hole in place. The uncovered hole will need to be covered again of course.

Not Recommended

Natural Covers
Some line clears can create a cover.