Hand Motions
There are three fundamental hand motions in the Alphabet.
There are three fundamental hand motions in the Alphabet. The arrow shows the direction of motion. The hand shows the end position.
Hand pictograph. Left hand static hold at west.Hand pictograph. Left hand float west to north.
Hand pictograph. Left hand static hold at west.Hand pictograph. Left hand float west to south.
Hand pictograph. Left hand static hold at west.Hand pictograph. Left hand dash west to east.
Move to an adjacent point
Move to the opposite point
Stay at the current point
Using these, we can derive six combinations, named below. We’ll explore each one individually:
Dual-Shift
Both hands travel to an adjacent point.
Shift
One hand travels to an adjacent point and the other hand remains static.
Cross-Shift
One hand travels to an adjacent point and the other travels to the opposite point.
Dash
One hand travels to the opposite point and the other hand remains static
Dual-Dash
Both hands travel to the opposite point
Static
Both hands remain static.