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🤟 How to sign
To sign "Super Bowl" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "SUPER" with both hands in "S" handshapes moving upward with emphasis, then sign "BOWL" by forming a bowl shape with both hands cupped together.
📖 Word definition
The annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), typically held on the first Sunday in February, determining the league champion for that season.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with both hands in "S" handshape for "SUPER", then transition to cupped hands for "BOWL".
- Starting Position: Begin with "S" hands at chest level, then move to bowl formation in front of body.
- Movement: Thrust "S" hands upward with force, then bring hands together to form bowl shape.
- Path: Sharp upward motion for "SUPER", then circular cupping motion for "BOWL".
- Hand Orientation: "S" hands face forward during upward thrust, then palms face up when forming bowl.
- Facial Expression: Show excitement and emphasis during "SUPER", neutral expression for "BOWL".
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Weak emphasis: Make "SUPER" movement strong and emphatic, not gentle.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use proper "S" handshape for "SUPER", not loose fists.
❌ Incomplete bowl: Form complete bowl shape with both hands cupped together.
❌ No transition: Clearly separate the two signs with distinct movements.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"We watch Super Bowl every year."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self and others) → sign "watch" (V fingers point to eyes then forward) → sign "Super Bowl" → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "year" (fists circle each other).
"Super Bowl tickets are expensive."
How to sign: Sign "Super Bowl" → sign "tickets" (fingerspell T-I-C-K-E-T-S) → sign "expensive" (flat hand on palm, lift up and shake off).
"My team won the Super Bowl."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "team" (T hands in circle) → sign "won" (S hands pull toward body) → sign "Super Bowl".