How to sign “Ball” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Ball” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape both hands into clawed 5s, fingers spread and lightly curved.
- Bring the two hands together at chest height in front of you.
- Touch the fingertips of the hands together lightly, twice in a row.
- Aim the palms inward toward each other as the hands meet.
- Keep a neutral face, widening your eyes slightly for a bigger ball.
Practice tip
The two claw hands outline something round — open them wider for a bigger ball.
Fingerspell “Ball”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.