Righty? Lefty? Ambidextrous? Neither?

Question

I don't consider myself a righty because with my left hand I write, spoon, play the guitar, wipe with towel, reel in the fishing rod.

I don't consider myself a lefty because with my right limbs I golf, bowl, throw, punch, kick, paint, cut with scissors, use the PC mouse, open the door, shake hands.

But, can this really be considered as ambidextrous? According to Dictionary.com, ambidextrous is "using both hands with equal facility." Obviously both of my hands (left and right) are used, but not both can proficiently perform one specific skill: either left or right is dominant. Plus, it seems that I use my right hand most than my left, so it can't really be called "equal."

How would this be classified? Anyone else with a similar situation? Any thoughts? Thanks.

Answer 1

I'm ambidextrous.

I write and throw with my left hand, but I eat and play hockey with my right. (And of course there are smaller tasks that are done with either hand as well).

I think it's great we have this ability, it makes us more interesting and gives us an advantage in the real world.

Answer 2

Interesting question that I'd like to know the answer to as well.

I write, play baseball, hockey, catch, use a spoon with my left hand, amongst other things.

While I use scissors, shake hands, bowl, use the PC mouse with the right hand, amongst other things.

They're are some things that I can do with either hand, like throw, and play tennis.

We're freaks of nature! lol

Answer 3

Cross-dominance, also known as mixed-handedness, mixed dominance and cross laterality, is a motor skills manifestation in which a person not necessarily being truly ambidextrous favors one hand for some crucial and precise fine motor skill operations and the other for others. It can be readily observed, for example, in some members of a police force who shoot with one hand and write with the other.

It can also refer to mixed laterality, which refers to a person favoring eyes, ears, feet, or hands on opposite sides of the body. Cross-dominance can often be a problem when shooting or in activities that require aim.

Hope this helps

Answer 4

Huh, good to know about the "cross-dominance" thing, cuz I'm kinda the same - I write with my left, but do most of the other stuff with my right hand. It's funny how you just never think of some things until someone else brings it up! : )

Answer 5

Cross Dominance

Answer 6

I'm kinda the same as you. I write with my left. and play basketball with my right and left.


Does that make me Ambidextrous?

Answer 7

Wow.I write with my left hand,catch with my left hand(with a glove),eat with my left hand,brush my teeth left-handed.I throw right-handed,play guitar right-handed,can throw a punch with both hands,even though my right hand is stronger than my left.

Answer 8

I can write with both hands I can throw with both, I can fight with both but I point with my right.

I can wield dual weapons but I can't aim properly unless both are close

I would say since I can write with both im ambidextrous

Answer 9

i don't know how it is classified... i am a righty my i use my left hand for the fret board on the guitar (it's suppose to be that way)

Answer 10

I am a righty
and my son is ambidextrous