1. Throw a ball against a wall.
Experts tell Outside that a simple solo game of catch is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination. To do this, you can throw a tennis ball against a wall or a backboard. But here’s the catch (no pun intended): Use just one hand, then switch to the other hand. When you’ve mastered this activity, add more balls to the equation. You can even do this activity with a partner to alleviate boredom.
2. Change focus in your visual field.
According to Bodyomics.com, changing focus can improve hand-eye coordination. To do this, focus on an object near you. Then switch focus to an object that is far away. Do this quickly, switching from one object to the other over and over again.
3. Take up Tai Chi.
Research shows that Tai Chi can be an effective way to improve hand-eye coordination. In one study, researchers observed how three months of Tai Chi training would affect sitting balance control and hand-eye coordination in adults. Nearly 60 subjects from several residential care facilities were put in either a sitting Tai Chi group or a control group focused on mobilizing exercises. Hand-eye coordination in the Tai Chi group improved by more than 17 percent. However, no improvement was seen in the control group. Researchers concluded that Tai Chi can improve both sitting balance and accuracy when practicing a finger-pointing task.