How to sign bowling in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Make a handshape in front of you that looks like you are holding a bowling ball. Move your hand forwards 2 times, mimicking the motion of the arm throwing a bowling ball.

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Sequential Breakdown of bowling

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of bowling

End of Sign

Final Frame of bowling

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bowling
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Hold your hand in front of you with your palm oriented downwards. Extend your thumb, index finger, and middle fingers, with your index and middle fingers being slightly bent as if you are holding a bowling ball. Rotate your wrist 2 times, mimicking the action of throwing a bowling ball.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of bowling

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of bowling

End of Sign

Final Frame of bowling

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bowling
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

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