Start with your dominant hand in an "L" shape, with your index finger pointing up and your thumb pointing to the side, palm facing forward. This represents the number two. Then, smoothly transition your hand into an "F" shape by bringing your index finger and thumb together while extending your other three fingers upward. This represents the number nine. Keep your hand in the same location throughout the sign.
Sign "AGE" followed by "TWENTY-NINE". When signing ages, you can also start the "L" shape at your chin and pull it outward before changing to the "9" handshape.
Sign "CLASS", "STUDENT", "TWENTY-NINE". Make sure the numbers flow smoothly from the "L" to the "F" handshape without dropping your hand in between.
Sign "TOTAL", "TWENTY-NINE", "DOLLAR". Keep your palm facing forward for the entire number sign so the person you are talking to can clearly read it.
Sign "AGE" followed by "TWENTY-NINE". When signing ages, you can also start the "L" shape at your chin and pull it outward before changing to the "9" handshape.
Sign "CLASS", "STUDENT", "TWENTY-NINE". Make sure the numbers flow smoothly from the "L" to the "F" handshape without dropping your hand in between.
Sign "TOTAL", "TWENTY-NINE", "DOLLAR". Keep your palm facing forward for the entire number sign so the person you are talking to can clearly read it.
In ASL, the numbers 20 through 29 use the "L" handshape for the "2" digit. This is a standard rule that makes the transition to the second digit much faster and more fluid than trying to use the standard "V" handshape for two.
Your palm should face outward, toward the person you are signing to. While numbers 1 through 5 typically have the palm facing inward, double-digit numbers like 29 require the palm to face outward.
No, you should keep your hand in the same location, usually just in front of your dominant shoulder. The only movement should be your fingers changing from the "L" shape to the "9" shape.
