This sign included directional information. With an open hand in a "5" handshape orient the palm toward whatever is being discussed, either physically present or indexed (previously established in imaginary space) and make a very small bouncing motion. This sign can be done with either hand
Sign 'dog', then point your open '5' hand toward the space where you established the dog, making a small bounce to show 'its', followed by 'toy' and 'lose'.
After signing 'book', use the open '5' handshape with a small bounce directed at the specific location on the shelf or table to indicate 'its', then sign 'place'.
Sign 'company' in a specific location in your signing space. Then, direct your open '5' palm toward that same space with a slight bounce for 'its', and sign 'name' and 'change'.
Sign 'dog', then point your open '5' hand toward the space where you established the dog, making a small bounce to show 'its', followed by 'toy' and 'lose'.
After signing 'book', use the open '5' handshape with a small bounce directed at the specific location on the shelf or table to indicate 'its', then sign 'place'.
Sign 'company' in a specific location in your signing space. Then, direct your open '5' palm toward that same space with a slight bounce for 'its', and sign 'name' and 'change'.
The difference is in the handshape. To sign 'it', you point with your index finger at the object or space. To sign 'its' (showing possession), you use a flat, open '5' handshape with your palm facing the object.
No, the handshape and motion are the same. If the object isn't physically present, you first 'set it up' in an imaginary spot in your signing space. Then, you simply direct your open palm toward that imaginary spot.
Yes! You can use either your dominant or non-dominant hand. Usually, signers use their dominant hand, but if it feels more natural to point to a referent on your non-dominant side, you can easily use that hand.
