How to sign pull in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand behind your non-dominant hand and slightly to the side. Move both hands back while curling in your index fingers.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for pull
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for pull
Bring your thumb towards the tips of your fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for pull
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Non-Dominant Handshape for pull
Bring your thumb towards the tips of your fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into your palm.

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