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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However, before anything else, make sure that the child has some basic hand-eye coordination before buying a set. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 The sport combines light aerobic work, quick lateral movement and constant hand-eye coordination on a court roughly a quarter the size of a tennis court. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Graves can do that, and his truly elite hand-eye coordination will likely play up in a scheme like this. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Additionally, Mahjong players tend to have improved cognitive function, better hand-eye coordination, and experience a sense of being socially connected. — Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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