Extend both arms out between shoulder and elbow height and use a relaxed "5" hand shape each hand, with the palms toward the ground. Simultaneously move the hands away from each other and toward the signer is if moving through the water.
Sign 'I', 'like', and then perform the 'swim' sign by extending your arms and moving your relaxed '5' hands outward and back toward you. Finish with the sign for 'ocean'.
Point to the person for 'you', then perform the 'swim' sign with your palms facing down. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'tomorrow', 'we', 'go', and then use the 'swim' sign. Make sure your arms are extended between shoulder and elbow height to clearly show the fluid swimming motion.
Sign 'I', 'like', and then perform the 'swim' sign by extending your arms and moving your relaxed '5' hands outward and back toward you. Finish with the sign for 'ocean'.
Point to the person for 'you', then perform the 'swim' sign with your palms facing down. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'tomorrow', 'we', 'go', and then use the 'swim' sign. Make sure your arms are extended between shoulder and elbow height to clearly show the fluid swimming motion.
Generally, you should repeat the outward and backward motion two or three times to clearly establish the action. A single, quick motion might look incomplete, while too many repetitions can seem exaggerated unless you are emphasizing that someone swam for a very long time.
Your fingers should be spread apart in a relaxed '5' handshape. Avoid keeping your fingers tightly closed or completely rigid. The relaxed spread of your fingers helps convey the natural, fluid movement of pushing through water.
For the general concept of 'swim,' you should stick to the breaststroke motion described here, with both arms moving simultaneously. An overhand motion is typically only used if you are specifically describing the freestyle stroke in a race or a detailed story.
