hand-eye coordination

noun

: the way that one's hands and sight work together to be able to do things that require speed and accuracy (such as catching or hitting a ball)
an athlete with good hand-eye coordination

Examples of hand-eye coordination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Designed for kids 18 months and older, the toy is great for developing hand-eye coordination and provides a fun challenge as your child grows. Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Blessed with a strong arm, quick feet and excellent hand-eye coordination, Tovar is a steady presence at shortstop and capable of highlight-reel plays. Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2024 Designed for ages 9 months and older, the cups can even help teach hand-eye coordination, numbers, and colors. Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Kincaid developed his hand-eye coordination by climbing on a trampoline and catching passes from his father. John Wawrow, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Toys with tags or ribbons for grasping help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Tennis Tots camp, for ages 4-7, focuses on motor skills, hand-eye coordination, grips and stroke production. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024 With 18 different sound effects, five background tunes, and four DJ noises to mix in, children will learn hand-eye coordination and rhythm. Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024 Early success in most sports has as much to do with size, hand-eye coordination and speed than any innate talent. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2024

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“Hand-eye coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand-eye%20coordination. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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