How To Sign Baseball In ASL?
A step by step guide on how to sign baseball in ASL (American Sign Language).
Introduction
How to sign baseball in ASL? The answer is simple. You just need to know a few key signs.
Here are some signs that you can use to talk about baseball in ASL:
-Ball: Make a C shape with your hand and move it back and forth in the air.
-Bat: Hold your hand up like you are holding a bat.
-Strike: Point at something with your index finger and then quickly pull your hand back like you are striking something.
-Out: Make an O shape with your hand and then move it from side to side.
What You Need
To sign baseball in ASL, you will need the following:
-Two people
-A flat surface
-A baseball or other small round object
-A glove (optional)
The Alphabet
B – Make the letter B with both hands.
A – Make the letter A with both hands.
S – Make the letter S with both hands.
E – Make the letter E with both hands.
B – Make the letter B with both hands.
A – Make the letter A with both hands.
L – Place one hand under the other, palm up, and move it in a small circle. This is the sign for L.
Numbers
In baseball, signing numbers is very important. You will need to know how to sign numbers 1-9, as well as 10, so that you can keep track of how many outs there are, what inning it is, and how many runs have been scored.
To sign numbers 1-9, you will use the ASL manual alphabet. For example, to sign “5” you will make the sign for “F” with your right hand. To sign “10,” you will put up all ten fingers on your left hand.
Here is a breakdown of how to sign the numbers 1-9 in ASL:
1 – index finger
2 – middle finger
3 – ring finger
4 – pinky finger
5 – F (made with right hand)
6 – G (made with right hand)
7 – H (made with right hand)
8 – I (made with right hand)
9 – J (made with right hand)
Basic Words
These are the most basic signs you’ll need to know to communicate about baseball:
PLAY – Taking turns hitting the ball and running the bases.
BASE – One of four safe havens a runner can touch while running around the diamond.
BAT – Used to hit the ball. Can be made with one hand or two.
CATCH – To receive and hold onto a ball that is thrown or hit to you.
GLOVE – A leather mitt worn on the non-throwing hand to help catch the ball.
Hit – When the batter hits the ball with the bat.
Baseball Terms
Here are some baseball terms in American Sign Language (ASL):
-Batter up: Place your dominant hand in a C-shape and hold it near your chest. Then, bring your other hand up and tap the first hand twice.
-Ball: Extend both of your arms out in front of you and move your hands in a circular motion.
-Strike: Bring one arm up so it’s parallel to the ground, then extend the other arm out and move it back and forth quickly.
-Out: Place one hand palm down on top of the other and quickly move both hands away from each other.
Conclusion
There are many ways to sign baseball in ASL, depending on the level of detail you want to include. The most important part is to spell out B-A-S-E-B-A-L-L so that there is no confusion about what game you’re signing about.
Once you’ve got the core sign down, you can add in other information such as who is playing (e.g., “the Yankees”), what inning it is, or what the score is. There are also a few specialized signs for key baseball concepts, such as “strike” and “out.”
With a little practice, you’ll be signing baseball like a pro in no time!
