To sign strike, raise your dominant arm and bend it at the elbow so your forearm points straight up, with your hand in a closed fist ('S' handshape). Extend the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Bring your non-dominant index finger down to strike or tap the bottom of your dominant elbow.
To sign this, use the sign for strike followed by the number 'one' to indicate the penalty count remaining.
Use this sign to represent a penalty or demerit given in a classroom setting, showing the consequence of the action.
Sign the number 'three' and then strike to explain the rules of a disciplinary system or a casual game.
To sign this, use the sign for strike followed by the number 'one' to indicate the penalty count remaining.
Use this sign to represent a penalty or demerit given in a classroom setting, showing the consequence of the action.
Sign the number 'three' and then strike to explain the rules of a disciplinary system or a casual game.
No, this specific sign is used for a penalty, demerit, or a 'strike' against someone's record. A labor strike uses a completely different sign, typically involving an 'S' handshape twisting near the side of the head.
While it can conceptually mean a strike in a game, baseball umpires and fans typically use the traditional umpire gesture—throwing a fist up and back—to indicate a called strike in baseball.
A firm, deliberate tap is best. You do not need to hit your elbow hard enough to hurt, but the motion should be clear, crisp, and intentional to convey the idea of a penalty being officially recorded.
