hand-eye coordination

[ hand-ahy koh-awr-dn-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the interaction or coordination between one’s eyesight and one’s hand movements, as when writing, catching a ball, etc.:

   My brother’s poor hand-eye coordination prevented him from being much of an athlete.

   Hand-eye coordination and depth perception improve dramatically during your child's first two years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-eye coordination¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Blessed with extraordinary hand-eye coordination, Rodriquez developed into an accomplished baseball pitcher as well, one who also could smack a pitched bottle cap with a broomstick.

From Los Angeles Times

“The hand-eye coordination, the ability to square up the baseball, that’s innate.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I didn’t have great hand-eye coordination. I was lanky, awkward and clumsy with effeminate mannerisms,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Early success in most sports has as much to do with size, hand-eye coordination and speed than any innate talent.

From Los Angeles Times

Among older adults especially, pickleball builds hand-eye coordination and improves balance, to say nothing of the fitness benefits, he said.

From Seattle Times