How to sign gesture in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented toward each other and your fingers facing forward. Stagger moving both hands forward in a circle a couple of times.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of gesture

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of gesture

End of Sign

Final Frame of gesture

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for gesture
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for gesture
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented toward each other and your fingers facing forward. Stagger moving both hands forward in a circle a couple of times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of gesture

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of gesture

End of Sign

Final Frame of gesture

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for gesture
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for gesture
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

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