This book contains helpful material if you want to get started in learning ASL. It includes pictures with different signs, helpful videos of people showing you how it's done, and sources that helped me and many others know at least the basics to get...
I know you've missed this book, I know I did. But, here we are, back with another Chapter. As I scrolled through the book, I realized that perhaps I never posted a Chapter where I talk about certain exercises to have more flexibility in your hands, making Sign Language a bit more easier for you, since you need to move your fingers to accomplish different types of signs. It is already a bit difficult, but I truly hope this next exercises help more with your learning.
1) Make a fist
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Hand and finger exercises can help strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion, and give you pain relief. Stretch only until you feel tightness. You shouldn't feel pain. Start with this simple stretch:
Make a gentle fist, wrapping your thumb across your fingers. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Release and spread your fingers wide. Repeat with both hands at least four times.
2) Finger Stretch
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Try this stretch to help with pain relief and to improve the range of motion in your hands:
Place your hand palm-down on a table or other flat surface. Gently straighten your fingers as flat as you can against the surface without forcing your joints. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and then release. Repeat at least four times with each hand.
3) Claw Stretch
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