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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Parents praised the toy for its blend of physical play, hand-eye coordination, and even a little strategy, since kids have to figure out how hard to press to make the eggs fly just right. Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 Or the lacrosse kids that have the hand-eye coordination. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Massey relied on hand-eye coordination throughout his early playing days. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 Coloring requires cognitive skills like spatial awareness, concentration, focus, hand-eye coordination, working memory, and visual perception.7 5. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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