How to sign “Requires” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Requires” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Hold your non-dominant hand flat and open at chest height, fingers together and pointing forward.
- Form an X handshape with your dominant hand by hooking the index finger over the thumb.
- Move the dominant X hand firmly toward the open base palm until it makes contact.
- Draw the X hand back toward your body slightly right after contact to complete the demand.
- Keep your expression serious throughout; a firm face matches the weight of an obligation.
Practice tip
“Requires” is signed with the base REQUIRE sign.
Fingerspell “Requires”
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.