How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?

In this lesson, we will explore how processing of visual input can guide hand and arm movement to help with reaching and grasping in sport. We will apply this to a number of invasion games focusing primarily on netball and basketball. We will also introduce you to different passing techniques that can be used in these sports.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In which sport situations do performers need to catch a ball?

1/3

Q2.True or false, a basketball player would need have good hand-eye coordination?

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Q3.Which of these skills is a pass in netball?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In which sport situations do performers need to catch a ball?

1/3

Q2.True or false, a basketball player would need have good hand-eye coordination?

2/3

Q3.Which of these skills is a pass in netball?

3/3

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How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?

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Q1.What is hand-eye coordination?

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Q2.Which shape should the hands make when catching a ball?

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Q3.What type of pass is also known as a javelin pass?

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Q4.What part of the skill happens at the end of its completion?

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Q5.What is decision making?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is hand-eye coordination?

1/5

Q2.Which shape should the hands make when catching a ball?

2/5

Q3.What type of pass is also known as a javelin pass?

3/5

Q4.What part of the skill happens at the end of its completion?

4/5

Q5.What is decision making?

5/5

Lesson summary: How is hand-eye coordination used in sport?

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