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August 5, 2010
> On Aug 5, 2010, at 5:11 AM, Honza wrote:
>> please can you clarify difference between this symbols?
>> I suppose that difference is in orientation of hand. If fingers in basic handshape heading to the front than it is possible to use first (left) symbol. If fingers heading up than second symbol have to be used.
>> right?
>> thanks
>>
>> Honza
>>
>
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Hello Honza and everyone!
Yes. That is correct.
Please see my attached diagram here:
I have also placed these examples in your Czech dictionary in SignPuddle...
Both arrows are traveling straight up, parallel to the Front Wall.
While the movement travels up, at the same time, two rotations occur in the arm, while it travels up.
1. Example Number 1: The arm is parallel to the floor doing the rotation while the entire arm travels up.
2. Example Number 2: The arm is parallel to the front wall, doing the rotation forward and around while traveling up...
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