I'm constantly wanting to use it to show both hands travelling in same
direction, even when not in contact -- it crops up just often enough
in ASL that this shortcut really is useful!
I transcribe a lot of ASL when preparing to interpret  vocal concerts
(ca 20 songs per year) but have had little time to prepare these texts
for online showing off, alas.
Best,
Kim from Boston

On 2/24/12, Honza <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello Val,
>
> somehow we started using "both-hand" arrow always when both hands makes the
> same movement, but now, when I look back to your lessons, I see it should
> be used only when hands are in contact.
> I also searched SignPuddle and there I found also several writings, where
> this arrow is used in "my way".
>
> Should it be used this way, or better only in origin way, for hands in
> contact?
>
> thanks
> Honza
>