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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SPORTS" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in fist shapes with thumbs up, alternating back and forth movements at chest level, representing the competitive and active nature of sports activities.
📖 Word definition
Physical activities or games involving skill, strength, or endurance, typically competitive in nature and governed by rules.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in fist shape with thumbs extended upward (A handshape with thumb up).
- Starting Position: Both fists positioned at chest level, about shoulder-width apart.
- Movement: Alternate hands moving back and forth horizontally in opposite directions.
- Path: Short, quick alternating movements side to side at chest level.
- Hand Orientation: Thumbs point up throughout the movement, fists face each other.
- Facial Expression: Energetic and enthusiastic expression showing athletic spirit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use fists with thumbs up, not open hands or pointing fingers.
❌ Too slow movement: Movement should be quick and energetic, not slow or lazy.
❌ Wrong position: Keep hands at chest level, not too high or too low.
❌ Same direction: Hands must alternate in opposite directions, not move together.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love playing sports."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "play" (Y hands shake) → sign "sports" (alternating fists with thumbs up).
"Sports are good exercise."
How to sign: Sign "sports" (alternating fists) → sign "good" (flat hand from mouth forward) → sign "exercise" (S hands alternating up and down at shoulders).
"What sports do you like?"
How to sign: Sign "what" (index finger wiggle) → sign "sports" → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "like" (thumb and middle finger from chest outward).