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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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 Tennis also is a full-body sport that requires a high level of hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular exertion and stamina. Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 So, improving hand-eye coordination has been huge for me. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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