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

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Rebounding is akin to the timing of pass catching, while the ability to read a defense and hand-eye coordination remain paramount. ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 Farris' athleticism and hand-eye coordination give Texas State's defense options. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 Betts has always gotten the most out of his athleticism, making up for his small frame (he is listed at 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds) with exceptional use of leverage in his swing and elite hand-eye coordination. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026 The format blends engineering skill, hand-eye coordination, and tactical teamwork. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand-eye coordination

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“Hand-eye coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand-eye%20coordination. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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