To sign this word, start with your dominant hand flat, fingers together, and your palm facing down. Bring your hand up to your neck, placing the index-finger side against the opposite side of your throat. Slide your hand horizontally across your neck toward your dominant side.
Sign 'player', then sign 'foul' by sliding your flat hand across your neck to show the unacceptable action.
Sign 'foul' by moving your flat hand across your throat, followed by the sign for 'smell'.
Sign 'foul' with your flat hand under your chin, then sign 'language' to complete the thought.
Sign 'player', then sign 'foul' by sliding your flat hand across your neck to show the unacceptable action.
Sign 'foul' by moving your flat hand across your throat, followed by the sign for 'smell'.
Sign 'foul' with your flat hand under your chin, then sign 'language' to complete the thought.
No, 'foul' has multiple signs depending on the exact meaning. A sports foul is often signed by chopping the forearm, while a foul smell might be signed by pinching the nose. The variation shown here emphasizes something unacceptable or crossing a line.
Yes, the index-finger side of your flat hand should lightly touch or graze your neck as you move it across. You don't need to press hard; a gentle, continuous contact from one side of the throat to the other is perfect.
Yes, the direction is important for a natural flow. You should always use your dominant hand, starting on the non-dominant side of your neck and sliding it horizontally across your throat toward your dominant side.
