Follow it up with a smile so that she knows that you like her. Pay attention to how she reacts to you making eye contact and smiling.
[header] How to ask a girl out if you're a shy boy (pre tweens ) [title] Make eye contact and smile. [step] Making eye contact with the girl is a form of talking to her without actually speaking. If you can get her attention and look her in the eye, it'll let her know that you notice her.