To sign 'goal,' start by holding your non-dominant hand out in front of you, slightly elevated, with your index finger pointing straight up in a '1' handshape. Form the same '1' handshape with your dominant hand, starting closer to your face or chest. Move your dominant hand forward in a straight, deliberate line until your index finger points directly at the upper half of your non-dominant index finger. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary target.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'my', then sign 'goal' by moving your dominant index finger toward your stationary non-dominant index finger. Finish by signing 'learn' and 'ASL'. Keep your movements focused and intentional.
Start by pointing to the person for 'you', then sign 'goal'. Follow up with the sign for 'arrive' or 'succeed' to represent reaching it. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to the person for 'she' or 'her', sign 'exercise' or 'health' for fitness, and then sign 'goal'. You can use the sign for 'succeed' or 'finish' at the end to show that the objective was successfully completed.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'my', then sign 'goal' by moving your dominant index finger toward your stationary non-dominant index finger. Finish by signing 'learn' and 'ASL'. Keep your movements focused and intentional.
Start by pointing to the person for 'you', then sign 'goal'. Follow up with the sign for 'arrive' or 'succeed' to represent reaching it. Remember to raise your eyebrows throughout the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to the person for 'she' or 'her', sign 'exercise' or 'health' for fitness, and then sign 'goal'. You can use the sign for 'succeed' or 'finish' at the end to show that the objective was successfully completed.
No, this sign specifically means an objective, aim, or life goal. For a sports goal, such as scoring in soccer or hockey, you would use a different sign that visually represents a ball or puck entering a net or crossing a line.
They do not need to touch. Your dominant index finger simply needs to point directly at the upper part of your non-dominant index finger. The space between them represents the focus on the target rather than physical contact.
It is very natural and highly encouraged to look directly at your non-dominant index finger (the 'target') as you make the sign. This use of eye gaze strengthens the meaning and shows your intense focus on the objective.
