She took hold of his hand, patting it with her other.

I patted her on the back with my open hand.

She patted me in the ribs with the back of her hand.

He patted the ground with his hand, feeling for things to throw.

He patted Force in the chest with his right hand.

She reached up and patted her hair down, with limited success.

She patted the top with the palm of her hand.

The old woman reached out and patted me with her fingers.

He patted the surface of the meat with his hands.

He patted the ground on either side with his hands.