How to sign “Yourself” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Yourself” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into an A, fist closed with the thumb sticking up.
- Point the thumb toward the person you are talking about, arm extended.
- Thrust the hand toward that person, pull back about an inch, then thrust again.
- Keep the A handshape firm and make the motion a short double jab.
- Raise your eyebrows when asking 'how about YOURSELF?' to mark the question.
Practice tip
Aim the sign at the person it means — YOURSELF always points at your listener, never at you.
Fingerspell “Yourself”
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.