How to sign group in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other on the thumb side of your hands. Then, rotate your wrists until your hands make contact on the pinkie side of your hands.

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for group
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for group
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other on the thumb side of your hands. Then, rotate your wrists until your hands make contact on the pinkie side of your hands.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of group

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of group

End of Sign

Final Frame of group

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for group
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for group
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.

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