hand position

Where hands go

Hand position is how the hands are placed or arranged for a particular task.

Musicians learn proper hand position for their instruments.

Typists maintain hand position over the home row.

In physical therapy or sports, hand position affects performance and injury risk: Watch your hand position on the grip.

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Opposites
body part focus

hand positionarm position

How arms are arranged

arm angle · leg position · stance · footwork · body position

static vs. dynamic

hand positionhand motion

Arm-end movement

stroke · swing · hand gesture · wrist movement · gesture

precision vs. looseness

hand positionloose grip

Insecure hold on something

free hands

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G