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Windmill mining
Windmill mining is an efficient mining technique discovered by Japanese minecrafter てりぃ (pronounced like Terry).

Pros:
 * 1) You don't need to count a large number of blocks.
 * 2) You can't get lost in your own labyrinth.
 * 3) It is relatively easy to suspend and resume.
 * 4) It has the same efficiency as 3 space branch mining.

Initial steps
Descend to Y=11, which is 6 blocks above the highest bedrock layer. This is the start point denoted by the grass block.

Dig a 1x2 tunnel of 4 blocks long from the start point, then put a mark there denoted by the gold block.

Turn right, dig 4 blocks, then put another mark denoted by the redstone block.

Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Turn back, return to the previous mark, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Dig 4 blocks and put another mark.

Turn left, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Turn back, return to the previous mark, dig 4 blocks, then put a mark.

Dig 4 blocks and put another mark.

Repeat the previous step.

Repeat the previous step but while you are doing so, you'll reach the mark you put before. Now you are done.