Sports Directions

[Alex Kerr]

Hello,

haven't used BSL since primary school, but have recently had some children who are deaf join a sports club I help with.  They have a translator with them but I was wondering if you could help me out with a few words so if they are watching us coach rather than their translator they will still get what we are saying

Forwards (position) and Go Forwards

Defence

Go back

Black (I believe this is moving your fist along your jawline?)

White

Pairs

Stay Close

Well Done (or is congratulations - thumbs up in moving in circles - good for this?)

 

Thank you in advance! Alex

[Cassie]

Hi Alex,

These may help...

Forwards

Defence

Back (Last video): 

You are correct about the sign for Black

White

Pairs

Stay Close  (signs for 'near' only)  

Also correct for well done/congrats: Well done

Edited September 18, 2018 by Cassie

[Alex Kerr]

Cassie you are my hero! Thanks