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.

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn about hand-eye coordination, particularly in relation to netball and basketball.
  2. Pupils will demonstrate processing of visual input to guide hand and arm movement, reaching and grasping in sport.
  3. Pupils will learn about decision making, resilience and personal challenge.

Equipment

Ideally a ball, can be a cushion, teddy bear or a toilet roll

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
In which sport situations do performers need to catch a ball?
800m race.
Boxing.
Correct answer: Netball match.
Q2.
True or false, a basketball player would need have good hand-eye coordination?
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
Which of these skills is a pass in netball?
Correct answer: Chest pass.
Helicopter pass.
Snake pass.

5 Questions

Q1.
What is hand-eye coordination?
The ability to process all sensory information to guide the hands.
The ability to process auditory information to guide the hands.
The ability to process visual information to guide the feet.
Correct answer: The ability to process visual information to guide the hands.
Q2.
Which shape should the hands make when catching a ball?
G
U
Correct answer: W
Y
Q3.
What type of pass is also known as a javelin pass?
Bounce pass.
Chest pass.
Flick pass.
Correct answer: Shoulder pass.
Q4.
What part of the skill happens at the end of its completion?
Execution.
Correct answer: Follow through.
Preparation.
Q5.
What is decision making?
Reacting to a stimulus.
Correct answer: The process of evaluating several alternative options and choosing the right one for the particular situation.
The process of evaluating several alternative options and ignoring the right one for the particular situation.
Thinking about a skill.

Lesson appears in

UnitPhysical education / Games activity: developing fundamental and transferable skills

Physical education